Senior Network Solutions Engineer - Enterprise Networking & Wireless (Remote - California) Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract | Competitive Compensation + Performance Incentives Location Remote - California This is a fully remote position supporting client environments across California. Position Overview The Senior Network Solutions Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise networking solutions across campus, branch, cloud-connected, data center, and hybrid environments. This role works closely with sales teams, solutions architects, and client stakeholders to evaluate infrastructure requirements, develop scalable network architectures, support modernization initiatives, and ensure long-term operational success. In addition to technical delivery, this position plays a critical role in pre-sales engineering, proof-of-concept initiatives, technical workshops, architecture presentations, and strategic client consulting. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with deep experience across enterprise networking, routing/switching, wireless, SD-WAN, security integration, and multi-vendor infrastructure environments. What You'll Do Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering - Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise network infrastructures - Architect and support: - LAN - WAN - WLAN - SD-WAN - Hybrid connectivity environments - Configure and optimize advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies: - OSPF - BGP - EIGRP - MPLS - VLANs - STP - VXLAN / EVPN-VXLAN - QoS - Multicast - IPv6 - Design high-availability and redundant network architectures for mission-critical environments - Support campus, branch, and data center network modernization initiatives Wireless & Campus Networking - Design and optimize enterprise wireless solutions using: - Cisco - Cisco Meraki - HPE Aruba - Extreme Networks - Ruckus (preferred/optional) - Conduct wireless assessments, RF analysis, and site survey planning - Support Wi-Fi 6 / 6E / Wi-Fi 7 deployments and optimization - Manage and support: - Aruba Central - Cisco Catalyst Center - Meraki Dashboard Security & Network Integration - Implement and support secure networking solutions across enterprise environments - Integrate infrastructure with: - Palo Alto Networks - Fortinet - Cisco ISE - NAC solutions - VPN technologies - SASE / SSE platforms - ZTNA solutions - Support Zero Trust initiatives, segmentation, and micro-segmentation strategies - Architect secure remote access and identity-aware networking solutions Pre-Sales Engineering & Technical Consulting - Partner with sales teams during technical discovery and solution development - Conduct client workshops, whiteboard sessions, and architecture reviews - Present technical recommendations to IT leadership and stakeholders - Support proposals, RFP/RFI responses, and technical solution validation - Participate in proof-of-concept (PoC) and pilot deployments - Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on modernization and infrastructure strategy Cloud & Hybrid Networking - Design and support Azure-connected and hybrid networking solutions - Support: - Site-to-site VPNs - ExpressRoute - Cloud connectivity architectures - Integrate on-prem and cloud networking environments securely and efficiently Advanced Troubleshooting & Operational Support - Provide escalation-level troubleshooting for complex network incidents - Perform root cause analysis and remediation planning - Support monitoring, optimization, and lifecycle management of deployed solutions - Ensure operational reliability and performance across enterprise environments Automation & Emerging Technologies - Support network automation and infrastructure-as-code initiatives - Utilize tools and technologies such as: - Python - Ansible - REST APIs - Terraform (preferred) - Stay current on emerging networking and security technologies - Recommend modernization opportunities and strategic improvements Documentation & Standards - Develop and maintain: - Network diagrams - Topology documentation - Configuration standards - Operational procedures - Reference architectures - Contribute to reusable templates, engineering standards, and best practices Qualifications Required - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) - 5+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering and solution design - Deep expertise with: - Cisco enterprise networking technologies - Routing and switching - Enterprise wireless solutions - Network security integration - Strong experience with: - Cisco - Cisco Meraki - HPE Aruba - Palo Alto Networks - Fortinet - Experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale infrastructures - Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills - Ability to work independently in a remote environment Preferred - Cisco CCNP Enterprise (minimum preferred) - Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure strongly preferred - Aruba certifications and/or wireless certifications preferred - Experience with SD-WAN platforms and network automation - Familiarity with Python, Ansible, REST APIs, or Terraform - Experience supporting California SLED (K-12, higher education, government) clients - Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills Core Competencies - Enterprise network architecture and engineering - Routing, switching, and wireless infrastructure - SD-WAN and hybrid connectivity solutions - Network security integration and Zero Trust architecture - Pre-sales engineering and technical consulting - Proof-of-concept and solution validation - Infrastructure modernization and optimization - Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis - Automation and infrastructure scalability - Technical leadership and client engagement - Documentation and operational standards development Compensation & Structure - Competitive compensation based on experience and certifications - Flexible engagement options: - Full-time - Part-time - Contract - Performance-based incentives tied to delivery and pre-sales contribution - Fully remote work environment - Opportunity for technical leadership and long-term growth If you are a highly skilled network engineer who enjoys designing enterprise solutions, solving complex infrastructure challenges, and working directly with clients and technical teams, we encourage you to apply and join GigaKOM's growing engineering organization.