L1.5 Network Engineer (Phoenix)

Insight Global; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) after 90 days

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an on-site network technician to support the operation and troubleshooting of data center network devices during the Cisco to Arista transition. The role emphasizes L2 configurations, port and patch management, and routine maintenance.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in networking, Cisco Nexus 7k/9k, and familiarity with Arista devices. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits from day one, and opportunities to grow in a large-scale data

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a professional networking or IT support role.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus switches, such as 7k and 9k series hardware (required).
• Understanding and troubleshooting experience of different cable types such as RJ-45, LC, MPO, DAC, Twinax.
• Experience working with Arista network devices (desired).
• Experience using Arista Cloud Vision for network management and monitoring (desired).
• Familiarity with data center operations and network device maintenance.
• Exposure to Spine and Leaf Architecture and common underlay/overlay technologies.
• Experience with 3-Tier Architecture and common technologies such as Spanning Tree and BGP.
• Willingness to learn and support circuit integrations and load balancing solutions.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus Switches.
• Experience with network automation and scripting.CCNA or Arista L2 Certification (or working towards certification).
• Experience supporting large-scale data center network operations.

Responsibilities

• Patch and label network devices, configure ports, and troubleshoot Layer 1/2 issues; decommission devices as needed.
• Serve as initial contact for L2 issues related to Port/Patch requests and incidents from network alerts.
• Support routine network maintenance such as upgrades, reboots and hardware replacements.
• Participate in rotating On-Call for after-hours incidents (Thursday to Thursday).
• Attend internal L2 network reviews, external Change board discussions, and technical meetings as required.
• Support after-hours change requests for port turn-ups, defaults (decomm), migrations and related activities.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on complex designs, audits, verifications, migrations, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Cisco Nexus 7k/9k

Arista devices

Arista Cloud Vision

L2 configurations

Spine/Leaf

3-Tier Architecture

BGP

Network automation

Scripting

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

Support the operation and troubleshooting of network devices within an Enterprise level data center, focusing on transitioning from Cisco to Arista. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational experience in Cisco nexus hardware whereas experience in Arista data center hardware would be a plus and are eager to grow their skills in a large scale dynamic data center setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for patching and labeling network devices, as well as port configurations, layer 1 an layer 2 troubleshooting and network device decommissions.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for technical issues related to L2 configurations, related to Port/Patch and Decommission requests as well as Incidents created by network alerts.
• Support routine network maintenance such as upgrades, reboots and hardware replacements.
• Participate in a rotating On-Call process for after hours Incidents, from Thursday to Thursday.
• Participate in internal L2 Network Reviews, external Change board discussion, and technical meetings as required.
• Support after-hours change requests for port turn ups, port defaults (decom), migrations and/or other related network activities.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and network designers on complex network designs, supporting, audit efforts, physical hardware verifications, migrations and troubleshooting.

Skills and Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a professional networking or IT support role.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco nexus switches, such as 7k and 9k series hardware (required).
• Understanding and troubleshooting experience of different cable types such as RJ-45, LC, MPO, DAC, Twinax.
• Experience working with Arista network devices (desired).
• Experience using Arista Cloud Vision for network management and monitoring (desired).
• Familiarity with data center operations and network device maintenance.
• Exposure to Spine and Leaf Architecture and common underlay/overlay technologies.
• Experience with 3-Tier Architecture and common technologies such as Spanning Tree and BGP.
• Willingness to learn and support circuit integrations and load balancing solutions.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus Switches.
• Experience with network automation and scripting.CCNA or Arista L2 Certification (or working towards certification).
• Experience supporting large-scale data center network operations.

This role is onsite in Phoenix, AZ

Compensation

$30/hr to $35/hr**Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].