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Network Architect Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Santa Ana, CA1 day ago

Full-time
Employee

Many candidates have solid network security backgrounds but lack true security architecture experience and exposure across multiple environments/verticals. Implement and maintain firewall rulesets, Network Access Control (“NAC”) solutions (e.g., Cisco Identity Service Engine (“ISE”)), and endpoint access policies.

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Seal Beach, CA2 days ago

$130,000–$170,000 Per Year

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Orange, CA7 days ago

$85–$90 Per Hour

Palo Alto Networks Platform Management:Design, Implement and maintain Palo Alto Network firewalls (NGFW), Panorama Central Management and related security services (Wildfire, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, Anti-Virus, etc.). Qualifications:BS in Cybersecurity or related technical field, 7+ years relevant industry experience, or MS in Cybersecurity or related technical field, 5+ years relevant industry experience, or PhD in Cybersecurity or related technical field with 4+ years industry experience.

Santa Ana, CA14 days ago

Full-time
Employee

Implement and maintain firewall rulesets, Network Access Control (“NAC”) solutions (e.g., Cisco Identity Service Engine (“ISE”)), and endpoint access policies. Lead structured knowledge transfer sessions, hands-on training, and real-time coaching during support and implementation activities.

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Downey, CA5 days ago

$1–$1 Per Hour
Full-time

Advanced Cloud Networking: At least four (4) years of hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure networking services, including Transit Gateway, ExpressRoute, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity. - Capability to deploy and manage virtual firewalls, including third-party network virtual appliances (e.g., Palo Alto VM-Series, Cisco CSR 8000v) alongside native cloud security controls.

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Irvine, CA2 days ago

Remote

$140,000–$160,000 Per Year

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Seal Beach, CA2 days ago

$130,000–$160,000 Per Year

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Monrovia, CA3 days ago

We are seeking a Principal Software Controls Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for software architecture, advanced controls, machine vision, AI/ML systems, and high-reliability industrial automation platforms. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/

Los Angeles, California29 days ago

$115,000–$143,000 Per Year

We bring talented, energetic, and immediately productive professionals to meet critical customer needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management, and strategic planning—helping teams deliver resilient capability to the mission with speed, quality, and focus. Overview: Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work,” delivers engineering solutions across commercial space and national security missions—from innovative new entrants to established space systems organizations.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

In this role, you will work closely with the existing engineering and infrastructure teams currently supporting these systems to reverse engineer several applications and produce clear architectural documentation that captures hosting environments, infrastructure dependencies, network connectivity, and service interactions. This position is ideal for an architect who enjoys digging into existing environments, understanding how applications operate in production, and translating that knowledge into clear architecture diagrams and documentation that can support future planning, modernization efforts, and operational improvements.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Role: Senior Network Solutions Architect Location: Los Angeles, CA 90012(Hybrid) Job Type: Contract Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Network Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale network architectures supporting mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will operate at both strategic and tactical levels, acting as a key advisor, change agent, and technical leader across the organization.

El Segundo, CA30+ days ago

Leads site surveys and network assessments to determine the best hardware and software components for network upgrades to ensure networks are reliable, efficient, and secure. This role is responsible for architecting resilient, scalable, and mission-ready network solutions that support modernized communications, data transport, and operational technology systems critical to base operations.

Arcadia, CA30+ days ago

$135,000–$160,000
Full-time

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Century Park, CA14 days ago

$131,000–$240,000 Per Year

Managing over 4,000 computers, 600 servers, 170 critical applications, and a diverse range of communication systems, the Network Engineer will contribute to more than 300 ongoing projects focused on optimizing existing technologies and introducing innovative solutions in alignment with Metro’s strategic business goals. The ideal candidate has five plus years of Senior-level Network Engineering experience, Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications, and expertise in managing large mission critical network infrastructure.

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Downey, CA4 days ago

$60–$75

Additional Experience Required: Cloud Network Engineering: At least six (6) years of experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based network infrastructures, with a strong focus on AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure. Advanced Cloud Networking: At least four (4) years of hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure networking services, including Transit Gateway, ExpressRoute, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity.

Irvine, CA30+ days ago

$180,000–$230,000

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. Collaborate with senior leadership to define the strategic direction of the consumer networks projects, aligning goals with TP-Link’s long-term business objectives and market growth.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

Remote

The role of the Systems Architect is to evaluate new solutions to ensure compatibility with the technical architecture currently deployed, provide estimates for resourcing for project work, and serve as an escalation point for troubleshooting and training of junior and senior engineers. Working knowledge of project management tools, like MS Project, and coordinating multiple project participants representing internal staff, vendor, or professional services members while in the project manager role for assigned projects.

Irvine, California30+ days ago

$133,000–$231,000 Per Year

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers / testers, network engineers, product management and operations teams, to ensure that the OSS/BSS systems integrate effectively with other components of the inflight connectivity system. Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

Remote

$165,000–$200,000 Per Year

ReqID:** J10147451 **Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** East **Career Area:** Design **Work Location Model:** Remote **Compensation:** USD 165000 - USD 200000 - yearly We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Los Angeles, CA1 day ago

$125,000–$155,000 Per Year

ReqID:** J10151487 **Business Line:** B&P - Buildings & Places **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Design **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** USD 125000 - USD 155000 - yearly We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Los Angeles, California15 days ago

$55–$67 Per Hour

Adhering to established IT infrastructure policies, procedures, and lifecycle management, ensure the support and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including servers (both virtual and physical), network equipment, systems, and IT service providers. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (CS), Management Information Systems (MIS), or Computer Information Systems (CIS); or equivalent technical experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Stanton, CA30+ days ago

Extensive knowledge in application transport and network infrastructure protocols (SSL/TLS, DNS, DHCP, WINS, NTP, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, LDAP, and Microsoft AD), and a deep understanding of how to support these applications/protocols when access through VPN and firewall appliances . Manage and monitor all installed systems and infrastructure Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools Proactively ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability.

Cerritos, CA8 days ago

This role partners closely with customers, sales teams, and technical staff to assess existing environments and design scalable, high-quality AV solutions that align with clients' business and operational objectives. Golden Star Technology Inc. (GST), headquartered in Cerritos, CA, is a leading provider of IT and AV solutions and services for small and mid-sized businesses, enterprises, government agencies, and educational institutions.

Beverly Hills, CA30+ days ago

$62.50–$67 Per Hour

As a premier national provider of technology talent and solutions, our expertise spans across project services, contract-to-hire, direct placement, and managed services both onshore and nearshore. Celebrating more than 25 years of partnership with a diverse client base, we've crafted rewarding opportunities for our consultants, fostering high-performing teams that deliver impactful results.

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Downey, CA5 days ago

Advanced Cloud Networking: At least four (4) years of hands-on experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure networking services, including Transit Gateway, ExpressRoute, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity. - Expertise in delivering highly available and fault-tolerant cloud network architectures, including multi-region and multi–availability zone designs, failover mechanisms, and resiliency strategies.

Los Angeles, California14 days ago

$280,000–$315,000 Per Year

We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services. This individual partners with engineering teams, program managers, IT stakeholders, and enterprise architects to deliver scalable digital solutions that streamline lifecycle processes and improve decision-making.

El Segundo, CA30+ days ago

$150,000–$250,000

Full-time, onsite in El Segundo, CA — U.S. persons required due to the nature of our work) About Cambium: Cambium is an advanced materials startup building next generation polymer and composite systems for aerospace, defense, and critical industries. You will push the envelope on generative AI models that integrate chemistry, physics, structure, and process data, and scientific knowledge – while honing them in real-world R&D and manufacturing environments.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

Remote

Architect integrated solutions spanning Compute, Networking, and Storage using NVIDIA HGX and DGX platforms, Grace CPU architectures, Spectrum-X networking, and high-performance parallel storage systems. Architecture and Design Lead the end-to-end architecture of GPU-accelerated HPC and AI platforms, including greenfield AI factory designs and optimization of existing HPC environments.

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$150,000–$200,000 Per Year

This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. This is a hands-on architecture leadership role responsible for the end-to-end design of systems that power launch, test, and engineering environments while meeting CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR requirements.

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Irvine, California5 days ago

Define network and connectivity designs (VPC design, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect/VPN, private connectivity, DNS) aligned to performance and security needs. • Architect highly available and resilient systems using services such as ELB/ALB/NLB, Auto Scaling, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, S3, and CloudFront.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

$110,160–$209,070 Per Year

In association with the Network Engineer, develop and enforce security policies for corporate IT, OT, and guest wireless networks, ensuring proper segmentation, secure authentication protocols, and encryption methods are in place. Architect and optimize secure remote access solutions, utilizing Cisco ISE or similar enterprise VPN technologies, ensuring least privilege and multi-factor authentication (MFA) are implemented properly.

Irvine, CA30+ days ago

This role is customer-facing and strategic, guiding clients through pilot projects, proof-of-concepts (POCs), and full-scale rollouts. Assist with technical escalations related to architecture, integrations, packaging, licensing, networking, or security.

Redondo Beach, CA30+ days ago

$180,000–$220,000 Per Year

As a Principal Network Engineer at Impulse, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of network infrastructure, including design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement across enterprise, inter-site, manufacturing, lab/test, mission-critical, data center, and cloud-adjacent environments. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.

Costa Mesa, CA30+ days ago

2+ years of experience configuring and troubleshooting Genesys CTI integrations with Salesforce, including the Genesys Cloud for Salesforce managed package (purecloud), Activity Attribute mappings, Interaction Attribute screen pops, and call activity logging. Our environment processes approximately 200+ inbound calls per day across multiple office lines, with call data flowing through Invoca for marketing attribution, Genesys Cloud CX for call routing and agent management, and Salesforce/Litify as our CRM and legal case management platform.

La Mirada, California15 days ago

$140,000–$166,800

We need someone who has strong knowledge on ISP environment - Routing, Switching, BGP, ISIS, layer 2 tech, VPN and MPLS; also need strong knowledge on multiple technologies - Cisco and Juniper, and juniper would be great as they are mostly using Juniper; Nokia and Arista knowledge would be good . Needs deep knowledge on IP (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), MPLS (Segment Routing), VPN Services (L2VPN, IPVPN), and traffic engineering concepts - need to have strong extensive experience, not just light exposure .

Rosemead, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

Hands-on experience with: S/4 HANA and SuccessFactors integration Archive Center integration with Google Cloud/ECS OpenText SaaS implementation Extended ECM RFC and Content Server object import connector configurations Document Presentment and gateway configurations Web and Live report development Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Required Skills & Experience: Extensive hands-on experience with OpenText product suite including: OpenText Content Server OpenText Archive Center OpenText Transformation Server OpenText Directory Services OpenText Extended ECM Strong consultation and solution architecture capabilities.

Irvine, CA30+ days ago

$181,500–$209,000 Per Year

The Information Security Solutions Architect - IT & Cloud Infrastructure serves as a trusted technical leader responsible for designing, architecting, and guiding the implementation of enterprise security solutions across our diverse technology landscape. This role works at the intersection of business strategy and technical execution, ensuring that our security architecture enables innovation while protecting our ERP platforms, supply chain systems, and connected device ecosystem.

Valencia, California30+ days ago

$48.48–$75.15 Per Hour

Overview: The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for administration, operation, monitoring, support and maintenance of local area network (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), Servers, SANs, VMWare, Active Directory, Exchange, and Hosted (Cloud) applications such as O365. Installs, configures, and troubleshoots various networking devices including Switches, Routers, Network Security Devices, Load Balancers, Wireless Controllers, and Access Points.

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Los Angeles, CA5 days ago

$69,000–$83,400 Per Year

_This position is expected to begin in Summer 2026._ **About Buildings + Places** AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture in a dynamic, interactive, and creative work environment. Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Games, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies.

Irvine, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

This role blends executive leadership, business development, and project oversight, offering the opportunity to influence firmwide strategy while building meaningful, long-term client partnerships. Provide Project Oversight and Financial LeadershipServe as Principal-in-Charge for assigned projects, overseeing quality, profitability, staffing, and revenue performance.

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Los Angeles, California6 days ago

The Network Engineer Associate provides IT infrastructure engineering support for data center and infrastructure upgrades, changes, troubleshooting, relocation and migrations specializing in vendors solutions. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by ConvergeOne.

Fullerton, CA30+ days ago

This role will focus on designing and evolving large-scale network infrastructure, supporting long-term network planning, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure reliable, scalable connectivity across critical systems. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on high-performance network infrastructure while helping guide technical direction and long-term network strategy within a collaborative engineering environment.

El Monte, California30+ days ago

Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement. As a technical lead, you will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that system designs align with business objectives while maintaining seamless integration, security, and optimal performance throughout the organization.

Costa Mesa, CA30+ days ago

$151,800–$253,000 Per Year

Bring together varied technologies including AI, GenAI, Agentic solutions, Edge-cloud infrastructure, IIoT sensor & devices data, sensor fusion and varied systems integrations to design and implement specific solutions enabling desired client outcomes. + Manage full operations lifecycle for hybrid edge AI solutions engagements for clients including managing work breakdown for the team, project planning, day-to-day engineering delivery, integration of parts and delivery of complete solutions.

Irvine, CA30+ days ago

Full-time

This role partners closely with Cloud Engineering, Platform, Application, and Security Operations teams to ensure secure-by-design cloud adoption without impeding delivery velocity. Strong understanding of Cloud-native security services, Identity, networking, and data protection in cloud environments, and Cloud threat models and attack paths.

Irvine, CA30+ days ago

$200,000–$250,000 Per Year

This role requires deep expertise across avionics, power, propulsion, security, computer architecture, communications, and navigation, with a proven ability to architect complex "systems of systems" that enable next-generation orbital mobility, secure communications, and resilient mission operations. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers.

El Segundo, CA30+ days ago

Under the guidance of Journeyman and Senior Network Engineers, and Project Leads, the Junior Network Engineer supports the installation of switches, routers, firewalls, cabling, and wireless technologies. + Conducts site surveys and network assessments to determine the best hardware and software components for network upgrades to ensure networks are reliable, efficient, and secure.

Culver City, CA30+ days ago

$130,000–$140,000 Per Year

The ideal candidate will design, implement, and govern enterprise infrastructure across on‑premise, hybrid, and multi‑cloud environments, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability for mission‑critical applications. By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes.

Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago

$155,000–$410,000 Per Year

Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Business Application Programming, Computer Applications, Computer and Information Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer Engineering, Computer Management, Computer Programming, Computer Systems Analysis, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Game Design, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Internet Technology, Management of Technology, Software App, Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering & Accounting, Web Design, Webmaster and Web Management, Engineering and Business preferred. Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified Solution Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate, AWS Certified Solution Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps – Professional, AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Specialty.

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Network Architect Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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Sr Security Architect (100% onsite)Agile Global Solutions, Inc.

Senior Information Security ArchitectJobot

SR. Security ArchitectECLARO

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Senior Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectTPI Global Solutions

Senior .Net Engineer - HealthcareJobot

Senior Information Security AnalystJobot

Principal Software Controls EngineerPEAK Technical Staffing

Network ArchitectStellar Solutions Inc

Senior Software Architect (Systems & Network Architecture) – Contract (Hybrid)Tech Holding

Senior Network Solutions ArchitectLumen Solutions Group Inc

Senior Network EngineerV2X

Senior Network EngineerJobot

Senior Network Engineer - CCNA/CCNP Certifications Req - LA METROCornerstone Concilium

Senior Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectTrinus

Embedded Engineering Manager, NetworkingTP-Link Systems Inc.

Remote Systems ArchitectNoor Staffing Group

Sr. Connectivity ArchitectPAC Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Senior Architect (Licensed Building Architect), Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)AECOM

Senior Secure Spaces ArchitectAECOM

Senior Network EngineerLedgent Technology

Sr Network EngineerCR&R

AV Solutions ArchitectGolden Star Technology

Sr. Network EngineerConsultNet

Senior Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectTPI Global (formerly Tech Providers, Inc.)

Systems Architect, SMEGalapagos Federal Systems LLC.

AI Architect - Foundation ModelsCambium Biomaterials, Inc.

Principal Architect - AIArganteal, Corp.

Infrastructure ArchitectImpulse Space

Sr. Cloud Infrastructure ArchitectHyundai Capital America

Cybersecurity ArchitectDivergent

Senior Solutions Architect - North Carolina, Texas, Illinois, or Indiana candidates onlyNumecent, Inc.

Principal Network EngineerImpulse Space

Genesys Cloud ArchitectALIGN Executive Search

Senior Network Services EngineerLedgent Technology

OpenText Solutions ArchitectMacpower Digital Assets Edge LLC

Information Security Solutions Architect - IT & Cloud InfrastructureRevelyst

Network Engineer Senior-HybridLogix Federal Credit Union

Landscape ArchitectAECOM

Principal Architect/ Regional Practice Leader – EducationLionakis

Network Engineer AssociateC1

Senior Network EngineerStrategic Employment

Infrastructure Solutions ArchitectEast West Bank

Operations Technology Solutions Architect-Specialist MasterDeloitte

10875 - Cloud Security Architect "SAE"Hyundai Autoever America

Systems Engineering ArchitectTerran Orbital Corporation

Junior Network EngineerV2X

Infrastructure ArchitectJudge Group

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