Network Engineer

Title: Network Engineer Location: Long Beach, CA

YOUR MISSION

As a Network Engineer, you will design, operate, and optimize the enterprise network that powers True Anomaly’s engineering, manufacturing, and cloud-connected environments. You’ll work across complex on-prem topologies, hybrid cloud connectivity, and secure networking architectures to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability.

You’ll be joining a rapidly growing environment where your expertise will directly influence the stability and performance of our mission-critical infrastructure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including routing, switching, segmentation, VPN, and firewall services.
• Operate and support Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Juniper switching/routing platforms (or equivalent vendor experience).
• Build and maintain hybrid connectivity between on-prem environments and major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.).
• Troubleshoot complex networking issues including routing loops, BGP/OSPF behavior, latency, packet loss, and inter-VLAN connectivity.
• Manage network performance, capacity planning, telemetry, and monitoring.
• Implement and maintain network security practices including segmentation and firewall rule hygiene.
• Support compliance-driven requirements aligned to CMMC and contribute to environments where ITAR or FedRAMP considerations may be present (not core to the role).
• Participate in an on-call rotation for critical network escalations.
• Document architectures, change plans, diagrams, and runbooks.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams in a high-velocity, fast-moving environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting enterprise-class environments.
• Strong knowledge of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, STP, DNS, DHCP).
• Hands-on experience with firewalls (Palo Alto preferred) and routing/switching (Juniper preferred).
• Experience supporting hybrid or cloud-connected networks (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Strong troubleshooting skills with packet captures, performance metrics, and logs.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-team collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with compliance-driven environments (CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP) — helpful but not required.
• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Active or previously held TS/SCI clearance (preferred but not required).
• Experience with security-focused networking architectures or compliance programs (CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP).
• Network automation or scripting experience (Python, Ansible, Terraform, or similar).
• Relevant certifications such as PCNSE, JNCIS/JNCIP, CCNP, or equivalent.
• Experience with SD-WAN, multi-site networking, or data center architectures.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or high-security, compliance-heavy environments.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary:  $105,000 - $140,000

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite