Network Engineer

MissionHires; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Network Engineer based in Peru to provide on-site network and security support. The role involves serving as a technical SME, managing LAN/WAN infrastructure, and ensuring best practices in hybrid cloud environments. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Cisco, Huawei equipment, and SonicWall firewalls, along with excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities include incident management, network performance monitoring using SolarWinds, and collaborating with global teams to enhance infrastructure responsiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in technical network service management.
• Strong background in 2nd and 3rd level support for LAN/WAN/WLAN.
• Proficiency in both Spanish and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as local technical SME for network and security issues.
• Oversee LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure, supporting Cisco and Huawei equipment.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance using tools.

Skills

Cisco networking

2nd/3rd level support

LAN/WAN/WLAN management

SonicWall firewalls

Communication in Spanish and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s degree or certifications (CCNP, ITIL, CISSP, PMP)

Tools

SolarWinds

Job description

MissionHires is partnering with a global mining organization to hire a Peru-based Network Engineer. You will provide on-site network and security support, act as a 2nd/3rd line escalation SME, and ensure best practices across LAN/WAN/WLAN, SD‑WAN, and firewalls within hybrid enterprise cloud environments. This role requires strong experience with Cisco (preferred), Huawei LAN equipment, and SonicWall firewalls, along with excellent communication in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local technical SME for network and security, providing 2nd/3rd line escalation and incident management during Peru business hours
• Oversee and support LAN/WAN/WLAN and SD‑WAN infrastructure with a Cisco preference; support Huawei LAN equipment in Peru and SonicWall firewalls
• Manage and optimize enterprise network operations, ensuring alignment with security best practices and global standards
• Interface with global infrastructure teams to increase incident responsiveness and service capacity
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune network performance using tools such as SolarWinds
• Contribute to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and documentation of network environments
• Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders and senior management
• Support integrations and interoperability across servers, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience providing technical network service management, acting as SME and 2nd/3rd line escalation for client service requests
• Proven experience increasing global infrastructure management capacity and managing incidents within Peru business hours
• Strong background in 2nd and 3rd level support for LAN/WAN/WLAN; Cisco preferred
• Solid understanding of Cisco technologies for LAN, WAN/SD‑WAN; familiarity with Huawei LAN equipment in Peru and SonicWall firewalls
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s degree or certifications such as CCNP, ITIL, CISSP, PMP preferred)
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure: servers, networks (WAN, SD‑WAN, LAN, Wi‑Fi, SolarWinds), storage, virtualization, and cloud computing
• Good understanding of network switching, routing, and security
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Proficient in both Spanish and English