Senior Network Systems Engineer

Kelly Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Annual bonus

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Network Systems Engineer in Phoenix for an in-house IT team. You will own design and implementation across LAN, WLAN, WAN, and SD-WAN, while providing 2nd/3rd line support for complex incidents and leading major IT projects.

You will work onsite, with travel up to 25%, and report to IT leadership on a lean, globally-minded team. A technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience is required.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in a Cisco infrastructure environment.
• Expertise across DNS, LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, TLS, SD-WAN, and subnetting.
• Experience with enterprise and global network architectures and topologies.
• Data center experience, both wired and wireless.
• CCNA or higher certification preferred.
• Technical degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Collaborative, lean team mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and administer a global enterprise network and data center environment.
• Own design and implementation across LAN, WLAN, WAN, and SD-WAN.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for complex incidents and changes.
• Lead IT projects including upgrades, migrations, and new site implementations.
• Monitor performance and capacity, forecast infrastructure needs, and continuity planning.
• Create and maintain configuration standards, documentation, and procedures.
• Train and mentor other team members as needed.
• Partner with IT leadership and a global network competence lead.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Skills

Cisco infrastructure

DNS/LAN/WAN/WLAN/VPN

Data center networking

Cisco DNA Center/ISE

MS 365/Azure/SQL/VMware/VoIP

CCNA+

Bachelor's/Technical degree

Hands-on & mentoring

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

Technical degree or Bachelor's

Tools

VMware

Cisco DNA Center

Job description

$50 - $60

Senior Network Systems Engineer

Location: Onsite in Phoenix, AZ

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Motion Recruitment is partnering with a well-established organization in Phoenix to hire a Senior Network Systems Engineer for their in-house IT team. This role sits at the center of a global enterprise network, covering design, implementation, and escalation support across multiple sites. It's a strong fit for someone who wants ownership and technical depth rather than a narrow lane on a large team.

What You'll Do

• Install, configure, and administer a global enterprise network and data center environment

• Own design and implementation work across LAN, WLAN, WAN, and SD-WAN

• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for complex incidents and changes

• Lead IT projects including upgrades, migrations, and new site implementations

• Monitor performance and capacity, forecast infrastructure needs, and maintain continuity planning

• Create and maintain configuration standards, technical documentation, and procedures

• Train and mentor other team members as needed

• Partner with IT leadership and a global network competence lead

• Travel up to 25% as needed

What We're Looking For

• Significant hands‑on experience in a Cisco infrastructure environment

• Expertise across DNS, LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, TLS, SD-WAN, and subnetting

• Experience with enterprise and global network architectures and topologies

• Data center experience, both wired and wireless

• Cisco DNA and Cisco ISE experience is a plus

• Exposure to Microsoft 365, Azure, SQL, VMware, servers, and VoIP is a plus

• CCNA or higher preferred

• Technical degree, bachelor's, or equivalent hands‑on experience

• Humble, collaborative approach. This is a lean team where everyone contributes

• Comfortable with hands‑on work, including occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

Why You'll Like It

• Real ownership of a global network rather than a narrow slice of one

• Design and build work, not just maintenance

• Direct visibility with IT leadership on a small team

• A path to a permanent role through contract-to-hire

• Strong benefits package including 401k match and annual bonus

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.