Job Description
Network Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Position Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $120,000 to $130,000
Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY
Overview:
We are currently seeking a Network Engineer to support enterprise, campus, data center, and distributed partner networks. The role is responsible for the full lifecycle of LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud networking, and network security technologies. This is a hybrid position, with the majority of work performed on-site in Phoenix, Arizona.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and support network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WLAN), with a strong emphasis on MPLS-based campus environments and cloud integrations.
- Manage and troubleshoot complex network environments including routing, switching, wireless, VPN, load balancing, and firewall services.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and campus stakeholders to evaluate network needs, develop solutions, and execute projects.
- Mentor junior network administrators, share technical knowledge, and contribute to lifecycle planning and documentation.
- Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed to ensure 24/7 network availability.
Equipment used/ Responsibility:
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
- Network monitoring and configuration tools
- Network hardware: Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Arista, Aruba, and Extreme Wireless
- Firewalls: Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, SonicWall
- Load balancers: Citrix, F5
- VPN technologies: Cisco, Palo Alto Cisco Catalyst Center, SD-WAN platforms, and cloud networking tools
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field from a regionally accredited institution and 5 years of professional experience in network administration; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Preferred Experience:
- Routing & Switching protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN
- Campus and Data Center networking technologies (e.g., VXLAN, ACI)
- Troubleshooting tools and packet capture analysis
Certifications (preferred but not required):
- Cisco CCNP, CCNA, or equivalent
- ITIL Foundation
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, grasping, and driving, all with frequency.
- Fine eye-to-hand coordination: continuously
- Use of hand tools: occasionally
- Work is performed indoors and outdoors. The environment may include exposure to variations in temperature, weather, equipment noise, and occasional dust. This position is hybrid, with most days being on-site.
- Travel: Inter-campus, frequently; Regional, occasionally; Domestic, rarely.
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