Network Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

A Network Engineer in the technology industry is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks within an organization. This may range from setting up small connections (LANs) to vast networks (WANs), intranets, or extranets. They play an essential role in developing and maintaining the infrastructure that allows for internal communication and external digital operations. Network Engineers provide technical support, fix network faults, and optimize network performance and security.

Key skills for a Network Engineer include problem-solving, analytical skills, thorough understanding of network protocols, knowledge of security algorithms, and mastery of hardware like switches, routers, and bridges. They should also be familiar with network analysis tools and operating systems. Various certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and CompTIA Network+ can enhance their credibility. Prior to becoming a Network Engineer, individuals might have roles such as Network Technician, IT Support Specialist, or Network Analyst.

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Senior Linux Networking Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Join the NVIDIA team as a Senior Linux Networking Engineer in a fast-paced environment. Participate in enabling the latest breakthroughs in Networking for AI and security....

Director, Network Engineering, Network Planning and Design

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience. 15 years of experience within Networking. Experience with different forecasting techniques (e.g.,...

Network Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Network Engineer, you will: Qualification/Skills: Cisco Data Center products (Nexus 9000, Nexus 3000, Nexus 7000/5000, Cisco ACI) Mandatory Cisco ASR 9K (IOS XR) Cisco ASR 1K (IOS/IOS XE) Routing/Switching...

Network Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Network Engineer An Innova Solutions Client is immediately hiring for a Network Engineer....

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

One of our portfolio companies is an innovative AI and robotics start-up on a mission to revolutionize robotics through Generative AI and advanced robotics technologies. We're seeking a Senior AI...

Network Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

, Wireless, Firewalls, Routers, etc.)...

Senior Backend Data Infrastructure Engineer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

1TB of data daily Optimize pipeline performance and cost efficiency Build robust schema validation and data quality checks Design efficient data storage and retrieval patterns Maintain and advance...

IT Network Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking one experienced Network Engineer to manage infrastructure in our hybrid-cloud environment at IT Data center and offices in US....

Infrastructure Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Infrastructure Engineer, the requirements are: Contract for 1 Year. Hibrid modality. San Jose, California, USA. 3-7 years of experience. Extensive knowledge of software...

Data Infrastructure Engineer, Client Customer Solutions

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Data Infrastructure Engineer, Client Customer Solutions#25-61792 $60.72-$77.60 per hour Mountain View, CA All On-site Job Description Our Client, a Technology company, is looking for a Data...

Embedded Linux Networking Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Experience in embedded systems or networking software Proficient in C and C++ Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers, and Yocto or Buildroot Solid understanding of Ethernet, IP stack, and...

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Strong knowledge of networking protocols, firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), and WiFi technologies (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Aruba)....

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer - DGX Cloud

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago

DGXC SRE at NVIDIA ensures that our internal and external facing GPU cloud services run maximum reliability and uptime as promised to the users and at the same time enabling developers to make...

Staff Network Engineer

  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Experience with Palo Alto networks next gen firewall technologies along with Panorama, GlobalProtect and Prisma Access experience....

Network Engineer (Ref:1)

  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Description: Network Engineer (Ref:1): Architectural design for large scale information technology network infrastructure for enterprise campus and data centers; Plan and document highly complex...

Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Salary for Network Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Highest Education Level

Network Engineers in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.3%
Master's Degree
21.2%
Associate's Degree
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.8%
High School or GED
5.2%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
1.0%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Network Engineers in Santa Cruz, CA
2-4 years
45.4%
4-6 years
27.3%
10+ years
9.1%
6-8 years
9.1%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
None
4.6%



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