Network Engineer

WHATS THE ROLE

Network Engineers are assigned to multi-year transportation projects, including both new applications and our ongoing maintenance program on-site at our customers’ location. This position requires hands-on work with a large city-wide network of cameras, video analytics, video storage/management system, video walls, network management/switches, virtual servers, ground-based radar and other exciting technology. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, solid technical abilities and relationship building skills both externally and internally.

YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Network & Systems Operations

• Monitor and verify the health of all network systems on a daily basis
• Administer, diagnose, and maintain Layer 2/3 industrial Ethernet switches and firewalls
• Manage server and systems infrastructure, including:

Computer architecture and operating systems (Windows Server, Linux/Unix)

Data storage: NAS, iSCSI, and video recording systems

Virtual environments: Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware, Proxmox

Network Management Systems (NMS)

Video Management Systems (VMS)

Field & Deployment Work

• Participate in field installations, cabinet work, and physical site inspections
• Configure and support IP cameras (PTZ, dome, LPR) and AI-driven video analytics, including License Plate Recognition (LPR) and Video Fire & Smoke Detection (VFSD)
• Support wireless and microwave systems
• Operate in elevated or confined environments such as bridges and equipment enclosures
• Lift and transport equipment up to 50 lbs as needed

Collaboration & Documentation

• Create and maintain accurate network documentation, including diagrams, configuration files, and redlined as-builts
• Collaborate with government agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders
• Travel throughout the Bay Area as required for on-site project support

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with network troubleshooting across OSI Layers 1–7
• Layer 1 experience: fiber, copper, electrical circuits, wireless, cellular, PoE
• System administration experience: Windows Server, Active Directory/Microsoft Domains, VMs, storage
• Comfortable working outdoors, at heights, and in roadside or industrial environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with industrial or ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) networks
• Experience with system hardening and data security best practices
• Prior work with contractors and end-user clients on technical projects
• Exposure to industrial protocols (training and support provided)

Preferred Certifications

• Cisco CCNA or equivalent
• CompTIA A+, ITF+, Network+, or Security+
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
• VMware Certified Associate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Location: On-site in Oakland, CA
• Reports to: Engineering Manager
• Job type: Full-Time
• Travel: Regular travel throughout the Bay Area required