Network Engineer

Confidential; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology service provider is seeking a Network Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona to support and manage enterprise network environments. This hybrid role requires a strong understanding of network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and WLAN systems, with a focus on MPLS and cloud integrations. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of network administration experience, along with CCNA and CCNP certifications. The position entails mentoring junior staff and participating in on-call support for 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience in network administration.
• Experience with complex network environments.
• Understanding of on-call obligations in a network role.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network infrastructure.
• Manage and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, WLAN environments.
• Collaborate with teams for network solutions.
• Mentor junior network administrators.
• Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 support.

Skills

CCNA

CCNP

network administration

MPLS

routing/switching

network monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

Palo Alto

F5

Citrix

Job description

• This position requires them to be onsite 3 days a week with 2 work from home days. In the first 90 days, the position is 100% onsite.
• On-call - They need to understand on call requires them to be available to arrive onsite, if necessary, when they are called for an incident requiring their assistance.
• CCNA and CCNP required and preferably a CCIE or equivalent
• CURRENT experience teaching and mentoring is a huge plus!
• We are looking for someone who can easily navigate large complex network environments including datacenter equipment with high levels of competencies with route/switch and MPLS.
• The ideal candidate would be able to seamlessly integrate their own experience and knowledge into our team.
• They would need to truly be at the senior level of knowledge in our environment.

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.
• Network monitoring and configuration tools
• Network hardware: Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Arista, Aruba, and Extreme Wireless
• 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):