Network Engineering Lead (Cisco / Palo Alto)

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

Phoenix, United States | Posted on 06/10/2026

Location:Phoenix, AZ 85034 - 100% Onsite (driving position, metro-area field sites, mileage reimbursed)

Job Type:Contract (W2 or 1099)

Duration:July 2026 – December 2026 (potential extension)

Schedule:Monday–Friday, 7:00AM – 4:00PM, plus participation in 24/7 on-call standby rotation

About the Role:

SunSoft Online, a Phoenix-based technology consulting firm, is seeking a Network Engineering Lead to support a mission-critical public safety network for a municipal agency in Phoenix. You will lead implementation of active improvement projects, including deployment of Palo Alto firewalls to facilities across the region, OSPF/BGP routing changes to reduce failover times, and strengthening the resiliency and security of a 24/7 CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) network.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, and Palo Alto Networks infrastructure (routers, switches, firewalls)
  
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, ensuring high availability of critical operations
  
• Perform configurations, upgrades, and patch management; monitor performance and run proactive health checks
  
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to network engineers
  
• Coordinate copper/fiber premise cabling, equipment installation, and access control/CCTV needs at field sites
  
• Maintain network architecture documentation and support capacity planning and budget input
  
• Collaborate with internal departments, vendors, and stakeholders with strong customer service
  

Required 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
  
• Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP; point-to-point VPNs, IPsec, NAT, QoS
  
• Experience supervising a small team and supporting 24/7 critical operations (public safety environment preferred)
  
• Familiarity with Splunk, ServiceNow, Jira, and SolarWinds Orion
  
• CCNP, Palo Alto Networks NGFW Engineer, or similar certification
  
• Must be currently local to the Phoenix metro area, available for an in-person interview within one week, and able to start within two weeks of offer
  
• Valid driver's license required

Required Qualification

deployment of Palo Alto firewalls to facilities across the region, OSPF/BGP routing changes to reduce failover times, and strengthening the resiliency and security of a 24/7 CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) network.