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IT Engineer jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated across entertainment technology, aerospace, healthcare systems, and enterprise software, with strong clusters in El Segundo, Culver City, and the Wilshire Corridor. Employers hiring right now include Whatnot, Altruist, and JM Eagle. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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There is currently one (1) opening for an IT Network Engineer III located at our Headquarters facility in downtown Los Angeles .
This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the design of network systems and provide ongoing support for enterprise network infrastructure.
- Track, monitor, and troubleshoot network hardware and software.
- Perform network configuration, optimization, installation, upgrades, and testing.
- Analyze service requests and provide customer assistance and technical solutions.
- Perform network research and development to support system improvements.
- Design, maintain, and support network infrastructure including:
- Cisco and Arista routers and Layer 3 internal and external routing protocols.
- Cisco and Arista switches and Layer 2 services such as VLANs, trunks, port-channels, and spanning tree protocols.
- Palo Alto firewalls including security policies, VPN, and network address translation.
- F5 application load balancing and Web Application Firewall services.
- IP address management (IPAM) services including DNS and DHCP.
- Layer 1 services including single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, fiber trays, and power distribution units.
Who We’re Looking For
- A network engineering professional with experience supporting enterprise network environments.
- A problem-solver with strong troubleshooting skills across network hardware and software.
- An effective collaborator capable of supporting complex infrastructure and cybersecurity-driven initiatives.
- An engineer with experience supporting campus, data center, and cloud network environments.
To view the full job description click here: IT Network Engineer III
Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.
Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
This position may require coming into the office more than 2 days per week based on business needs.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience.
Relevant Experience is defined as: experience supporting in each of the following areas: network operations, campus network environments, data center networks, AND cloud network environments.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:
Certificates: CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) or equivalent (such as network certifications from Cisco, Palo Alto, Arista, or F5)
License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
- Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
- Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and advancement opportunities
- On-site fitness center
- Excellent working environment
- Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
- Public transportation reimbursements
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)
Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at (213) 217-7738 or email jobs@mwdh2o.com.
In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at (213) 217-5858 or eeooffice@mwdh2o.com. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Application Filing Period: Closes at 11:59 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.
The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
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IT Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a it engineer job in Los Angeles?
The strongest path is targeting the industries that anchor Los Angeles IT hiring: entertainment and media technology, aerospace and defense contractors, and large healthcare networks. Roles concentrate in Culver City, El Segundo, and downtown's Bunker Hill district. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on infrastructure, cloud, or systems integration experience stand out, since Los Angeles employers lean heavily toward candidates who can contribute immediately on complex legacy and hybrid environments.
Which companies hire it engineers in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles it engineer roles are posted by Whatnot, Altruist, and JM Eagle and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local market is a mix of major entertainment studios, defense and aerospace firms, regional hospital networks, and mid-size technology services companies spread across the metro.
Are there remote it engineer jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the specialty: desk-based roles in systems administration, cloud operations, and IT support management are far more remote-friendly than hands-on roles requiring physical access to hardware or facilities. About 50% of it engineer openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Cloud-focused and enterprise IT management roles in the entertainment and finance sectors tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility locally.
How can I get a it engineer job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Los Angeles is landing a helpdesk, IT support, or junior systems technician role with a regional healthcare network, a mid-size production or post-production company, or a defense contractor that runs formal IT rotational programs. Los Angeles Community College and Cal State LA both feed local employer pipelines directly. Earning a CompTIA A+ or Google IT Support certificate before applying gives you a measurable edge with Los Angeles employers screening entry-level candidates.
Which industries hire the most it engineers in Los Angeles?
The sectors hiring the most it engineers in Los Angeles are Technology & Software, Retail, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Los Angeles's unique concentration of entertainment studios, aerospace primes, and large hospital systems creates consistent IT demand that persists even when broader tech hiring slows nationally.
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