Senior Network Engineer

Iron Mountain; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

Work-Life Balance

Time Off

Well-being

Growth

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our Data Center team. You will configure, install, support, and maintain customer-facing and internal network infrastructure, bridging designs and hands-on execution to ensure global services run securely and reliably.

You will lead deployment of network hardware, manage incidents, implement designs with Architecture, and document configurations. This role requires willingness to report to data center sites and covers a 24/7 support model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a complex, mixed-vendor carrier or data center network environment.
• Deep technical knowledge of BGP, FHRP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, VPWS, IS-IS, OSPF and data center fabrics like EVPN/VXLAN.
• Thorough working knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals, GBP, IP addressing/sub-netting, SNMP, and traffic analysis tools.
• Willingness to report to physical data center sites as needed and to work in a 24/7 support model.

Responsibilities

• Lead Infrastructure Deployment: configure, deploy, and maintain network hardware including routers, firewalls, and switches, with the ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Drive Operational Excellence: lead network incident management from outages to escalations, perform preventative maintenance and security checks.
• Implement Designs & Standards: work with Network Architecture to implement designs and adhere to monitoring, alerting, and change control.
• Collaborate & Document: work with global customers and internal partners on installations and tech refreshes, document configurations.
• Remote but report to data center sites as needed; 24/7 support model including weekends/holidays.

Skills

BGP

EVPN/VXLAN

OSPF

IS-IS

VLANs

Spanning Tree

TCP/IP Fundamentals

Tools

SNMP

Traffic analysis tools

Job description

Job Summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. Network Engineer to join our Data Center team. In this role, you will be responsible for configuring, installing, supporting, and maintaining both customer-facing and internal enterprise data center network infrastructure. You will bridge the gap between architectural designs and hands-on execution to ensure global network services run securely, reliably, and responsively.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

In this role, you will:

• Lead Infrastructure Deployment: Configure, deploy (rack and stack), support, and maintain all network hardware including routers, firewalls, and switches, with the ability to physically lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead network incident management to identify, analyze, and resolve faults from critical outages to customer escalations, while performing routine preventative maintenance and security checks.
• Implement Designs & Standards: Partner closely with Network Architecture to implement approved network designs and standards, while strictly adhering to organizational monitoring, alerting, and change control processes.
• Collaborate & Document: Work with global customers and internal partners on new installations and tech refreshes, while creating and maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations.
• Remote but requires willingness to report to data center sites as needed, and involves working within a 24/7 support model (weekends/holidays)

What You’ll Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in a complex, mixed-vendor "mission-critical" carrier or data center network environment.
• Protocol & Fabric Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of BGP, FHRP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, VPWS, IS-IS, OSPF, and modern data center fabrics like EVPN and VXLAN tunneling.
• Network Security & Monitoring: Thorough working knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals, Group Based Policy (GBP), IP Addressing/Sub-netting (VLSM), SNMP management, and traffic analysis tools.
• Operational Readiness: Strong critical thinking skills and the flexibility to work within a 24/7 support model (including weekends/holidays), with a willingness to report to physical data center sites as needed.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits packages aligned with your experience level.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options and alternative work arrangements to support your personal well-being.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• Well-being: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and professional career growth within a global organization.