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Network Engineer | San Diego, California
Network Engineer
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San Diego , California

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Onsite

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Contract

San Diego, California

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Onsite

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Contract

Job ID 76650|Posted Oct 15, 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Network Engineer supporting the design, optimization, and reliability of modern cloud and on-premises network environments. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, collaborate across engineering functions, and help shape scalable infrastructure that supports high-performance data and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and improvement of network infrastructure across cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Partner with engineering teams to refine application and system designs that enhance performance and reliability.
  • Monitor, analyze, and troubleshoot network behavior across distributed, highly parallel systems.
  • Investigate performance issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical resolutions.
  • Develop models that help assess the impact of configuration changes and emerging technologies.
  • Provide remote engineering support to internal product development and customer support teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on solutions and drive issue resolution.
  • Contribute to documentation and maintain accurate technical records aligned with design updates.

Skills

  • Strong experience with TCP/IP networking and core concepts such as VLANs, Spanning Tree, EVPN, VRF, and QoS.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting experience with LAN, WAN, and packet analysis.
  • Working knowledge of Linux administration and internals.
  • Experience supporting routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls in cloud and on-premises environments.
  • Background in high-performance computing networking.
  • Ability to automate network configuration using scripting or DevOps tools such as Python, Bash, Perl, Chef, Puppet, or Ansible.
  • Excellent analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear communication and strong collaboration skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience building or supporting network infrastructure in SaaS environments.
  • Knowledge of high-speed networking and high-performance storage systems.
  • Familiarity with computer system components such as processors, memory, storage, and adapters.
  • Ability to work comfortably in fast-moving, multi-project environments.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining accurate technical documentation.
  • Experience collaborating with product, testing, marketing, or project management teams.
  • Background supporting infrastructure across multiple deployment models, including public cloud, virtualization, and bare metal.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who share a collaborative, curious, and solution-oriented mindset.

 

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

 

Horizontal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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