Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract | Competitive Compensation + Performance Incentives
About GigaKOM
For more than 20 years, GigaKOM has delivered enterprise-level IT solutions to California K–12 school districts, higher education institutions, state and local government agencies, and commercial organizations. Through partnerships with leading technology providers—including Cisco, Cisco Meraki, HPE Aruba, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and other enterprise networking vendors—we design and deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance infrastructure solutions.
As demand for advanced networking and infrastructure modernization continues to grow, GigaKOM is seeking a Senior Network Solutions Engineer – Enterprise Networking & Wireless to support enterprise architecture, solution delivery, technical consulting, and client infrastructure initiatives across California.
This role combines advanced network engineering, solution architecture, wireless design, pre-sales collaboration, and client consulting within a highly collaborative and technology-driven environment.
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
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
Why Join GigaKOM?
Established reputation in California’s public sector and enterprise markets
Strong partnerships with leading networking and security vendors
Opportunity to work on advanced enterprise infrastructure and wireless modernization projects
Collaborative engineering and consulting environment
Exposure to modern networking, wireless, cloud, and security technologies
Flexible structure with long-term growth opportunities
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.
