Ethernet Switches Engineer Jobs

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3mo ago

Network Engineer V (On Site Extreme Engineer)

Ops Tech Alliance Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA

3mo ago Closed

$128k - $143k/yr Contract Senior Engineering Ethernet

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 6, 2026).

Job Description

Senior-level Network Engineer V on site at the Presidio of Monterey, CA, supporting the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center with extensive Extreme Networks and enterprise networking expertise on a contract basis, salary USD 128,000 to 143,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, and sustain Extreme Networks switches, routers, access points, and management tools.
Lead complex network initiatives, including upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure expansions across LAN, WAN, and wireless.
Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, VLANs, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and network security.
Perform advanced troubleshooting for intricate network issues; identify root causes and implement effective remediation.
Plan and document network architecture changes; create diagrams and runbooks for operational guidance.
Mentor and coach junior network engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts/Science from an accredited college or university with 5+ years of relevant experience, OR Associate degree with 7+ years, OR 9+ years of relevant network infrastructure experience in lieu of a degree, with emphasis on Extreme Networks.
10+ years of relevant network infrastructure experience.
Active IAT Level II certification (one of: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP) plus applicable CE/OS certification.
CCNA or equivalent certification.
Active Extreme Networks certification.
U.S. Citizenship; ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Technologies

Extreme Networks L2/L3 (including MLXE, ExtremeIQ)
VMware NSX
Ruckus L2 switches and wireless controllers/APs
Palo Alto Networks firewalls (PA-7050/3060/3260/5450) with WildFire and URL Filtering
Brocade MPLS L2/L3 switches
Cisco switches/routers
Aruba wireless (controllers, APs, AirWave, ClearPass)
Ciena 100G OME 6500 DWDM
Extreme Networks L2/L3, MLXE, ExtremeIQ; OSPF/BGP/MPLS
SolarWinds, InMon Sentinel, Uptrends

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Work-life Balance

Company Overview

Ops Tech Alliance (OTA) was founded by former National Security and Special Operations professionals, bringing together more than a century of combined experience. The company focuses on bridging operations and technology to enable mission success and is certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Desired Qualifications

CCNP, CCIE, or other advanced networking certification.
Palo Alto Networks PCNSE certification.
Prior DoD or Army enterprise network experience.
Active Secret clearance is a plus, not required.

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