CGS Business Solutions · 6 hours ago
Senior Network Systems Engineer - Hybrid
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expCGS Business Solutions is a nationally recognized leader in IT staffing and consulting, delivering top-tier talent across various domains. The Senior Network Systems Engineer plays a critical role in building and securing the network foundation, focusing on architecting and implementing resilient network environments to support business growth.
AppsCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Jordan Orlando
Responsibilities
Engineer and deploy secure LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and SASE solutions across multiple Ventura Foods locations
Implement Zero Trust Architecture and Cisco ISE to enable identity-driven access and continuous verification
Lead modernization initiatives across Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switching, Palo Alto firewalls, and cloud connectivity
Maintain and optimize network infrastructure using SolarWinds Orion and Infoblox (DNS/DHCP/IPAM)
Conduct lifecycle refreshes, configuration updates, and performance hardening to align with best practices
Continuously tune systems for high availability, reliability, and reduced downtime
Serve as the senior escalation point for complex network issues—rapid diagnostics and resolution expected
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate root-cause identification and ticket closure
Manage security controls, firewall policies, and access governance across critical network assets
Perform ongoing vulnerability assessments, policy audits, and compliance checks for regulatory readiness
Create detailed SOPs, network diagrams, configuration baselines, and DR/BC documentation
Deliver recurring reports on performance, posture, and project progression for leadership visibility
Own full-cycle execution of initiatives like IT/OT integration, SD-WAN expansion, and cloud edge projects
Direct vendors, technology partners, and service providers to ensure cost-effective and scalable solutions
Qualification
Required
7+ years of hands-on engineering experience supporting enterprise-level network environments
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
Strategic thinker with the ability to roadmap long-term network growth and resilience
Communicator who can influence stakeholders, translate complexity, and drive clarity across teams
Collaborative mindset with a focus on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
BC/DR and failover planning experience; comfortable running recovery simulations
Strong ITIL/ITSM background—incident, problem, and change management (ServiceNow preferred)
Skilled in creating documentation that supports audit trails, compliance, and cross-team knowledge transfer
Cisco ISE, Zero Trust frameworks, Palo Alto firewalls, GlobalProtect VPN, Cortex XDR
SD-WAN platforms (VeloCloud preferred), secure Azure/AWS connectivity, SASE solutions
Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), SolarWinds Orion (alerts, reporting, optimization)
Cisco Catalyst & Nexus switching, OSPF/BGP routing, Ruckus SmartZone wireless management
Preferred
VeloCloud SD-WAN platforms
Company
CGS Business Solutions
CGS Business Solutions engages in application development, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, engineering and staffing services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase