Network Engineering Lead - Cisco/Nexus & Palo Alto (Onsite)

SunSoft Online LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SunSoft Online LLC, a Phoenix-based tech consulting firm, is seeking a Network Engineering Lead to manage public safety network projects. This role requires strong experience with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, along with team leadership. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience, robust troubleshooting skills, and certifications. The position is 100% onsite in Phoenix, AZ.

The job offers a contract type with a duration from July 2026 to December 2026 and an on-call standby rotation. Qualified candidates must be local and able to start quickly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent experience in planning, design, and maintenance of a large network.
• Strong hands-on experience configuring/managing/troubleshooting Cisco IOS, Cisco Nexus, and Palo Alto NGFW with Panorama.
• Experience supervising a small team in a public safety environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Cisco and Palo Alto networks.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues ensuring high availability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers.

Skills

Cisco IOS

Palo Alto Networks

BGP

OSPF

EIGRP

Splunk

ServiceNow

Jira

Education

CCNP or similar certification

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco Nexus

Palo Alto NGFW with Panorama

SolarWinds Orion

Job description

SunSoft Online LLC, a Phoenix-based tech consulting firm, is seeking a Network Engineering Lead to manage public safety network projects. This role requires strong experience with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, along with team leadership. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience, robust troubleshooting skills, and certifications. The position is 100% onsite in Phoenix, AZ.

The job offers a contract type with a duration from July 2026 to December 2026 and an on-call standby rotation. Qualified candidates must be local and able to start quickly.