Network Engineer III (Contract ? Project Based)

Appone; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

GMI is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer III to deliver enterprise networking solutions and lead client engagements from discovery through implementation.

The role focuses on routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity, with emphasis on security, governance, and scalable designs for diverse customer environments. This remote, part-time contractor position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise networking solutions.
• Experience leading projects and working directly with customer stakeholders.
• Experience with multi-vendor networking environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients on network architecture, modernization, security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, network assessments, and solution design workshops.
• Develop and present recommendations, technical roadmaps, and implementation strategies to customer stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and project teams.
• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise networking solutions including routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and cloud connectivity.
• Lead assigned projects from planning through implementation and knowledge transfer.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, task management, and time reporting.
• Troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and hybrid-cloud networking environments.

Skills

Enterprise Routing & Switching

Wireless Networking

Network Monitoring Platforms

TCP/IP Networking

DNS/DHCP/NAT/VLANs

WAN & SD-WAN Technologies

VPN Technologies

Network Security Best Practices

Cloud Networking (Azure & AWS)

Infrastructure Documentation & Network

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent professional experience will be considered

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization

Join a team of exceptional people doing great things.
GMI delivers secure technology solutions. More than a team of security or technology experts, we're what organizations today need - both. Savvy with security, network, collaboration, and cloud, we uniquely integrate technology smarts with security best practice, so customers thrive without taking on unnecessary or inadvertent risk. Frankly, there shouldn't be any other way. Driven by customer needs and with their best interests at heart, we build longstanding relationships that benefit all.
As relentlessly focused as we are on serving our customers, we are equally committed to the success and growth of our people. Our philosophy is that everyone deserves a path to their highest potential and assisting team members in realizing their dreams improves life for everyone. We often promote from within and are proud to live our values: Exceeding Expectations; Admiring our People; Making a Difference.

Network Engineer III (L3)

Department: Service Delivery
Employment Type: Part-Time Contractor (1099)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Travel: Up to 50% as needed for client engagements, assessments, implementations, and critical project activities

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory & Technical Leadership

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on network architecture, modernization, security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead technical discovery sessions, network assessments, and solution design workshops.
• Develop and present recommendations, technical roadmaps, and implementation strategies to customer stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and project teams.

Solution Design & Implementation

Design, implement, and optimize enterprise networking solutions, including:

• Routing and Switching
• Wireless Networks
• SD-WAN
• Network Monitoring and Management Platforms
• Cloud Connectivity
• Data Center Networking

Network Security Integrations

• Create and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical network designs.
• Lead complex migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure modernization projects.
• Ensure solutions align with customer requirements, best practices, and security standards.

Project Delivery

• Lead assigned projects from planning through implementation and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Architects, and Delivery Teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, task management, and time reporting.
• Provide technical quality assurance and peer review of engineering deliverables.

Escalation & Advanced Troubleshooting

• Act as the highest-level technical escalation point for complex networking issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop sustainable remediation plans.
• Troubleshoot enterprise LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, and hybrid-cloud networking environments.
• Work closely with technology partners and vendors to resolve critical issues.

Business & Practice Development

• Identify opportunities to improve customer environments and communicate recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Support pre-sales activities as a technical subject matter expert when required.
• Stay current on emerging networking technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Contribute to standards, templates, documentation, and service improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent professional experience will be considered.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise networking solutions.
• Experience leading projects and working directly with customer stakeholders.
• Experience with multi-vendor networking environments.

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in:

• Enterprise Routing and Switching
• Wireless Networking
• Network Monitoring Platforms
• TCP/IP Networking
• DNS, DHCP, NAT, VLANs
• WAN and SD-WAN Technologies
• VPN Technologies
• Network Security Best Practices
• Cloud Networking (Azure and/or AWS)
• Infrastructure Documentation and Network Diagrams

Certifications

One or more of the following preferred:

• CCNP Enterprise (Preferred)
• CCNA (Required Minimum)
• Cisco Specialist Certifications
• Fortinet NSE Certifications
• Palo Alto Certifications
• Aruba Certifications
• AWS or Azure Networking Certifications

This position is currently accepting applications.