Network Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Network Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Type: Full-Time Permanent

Compensation: $110,000-140,000

This role supports the design, operation, and evolution of enterprise and campus network environments across physical and cloud-based infrastructure. You’ll work hands-on with LAN, WAN, and wireless networks while partnering with internal teams and vendors to deliver reliable, secure connectivity. The role blends technical execution, mentoring, and lifecycle planning in a fast-moving environment that values continuous learning.

Your role:

·     Design, implement, and support LAN, WAN, and WLAN environments across campus, data center, and cloud platforms.

·     Manage and troubleshoot routing, switching, wireless, VPN, firewall, and load-balancing technologies in complex environments.

·     Lead network design and redesign efforts for campus buildings and distributed locations.

·     Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to evaluate requirements, review solutions, and execute network projects.

·     Review vendor proposals and contribute recommendations for new builds, upgrades, and lifecycle planning.

·     Mentor junior network administrators and provide technical guidance during troubleshooting and project work.

·     Document network designs, configurations, and operational standards to support long-term stability.

·     Present technical designs and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences using diagrams and visual tools.

·     Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support to maintain 24/7 network availability.

What you’ve got:

·     Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.

·     Five or more years of hands-on experience in network administration or engineering roles.

·     Strong experience with routing and switching protocols including TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, and SD-WAN.

·     Experience supporting campus and data center networking technologies in enterprise environments

·     Working knowledge of wireless networking, VPN technologies, firewalls, and load balancers.

·     Familiarity with network monitoring, troubleshooting tools, and packet capture analysis.

·     Experience working with common enterprise networking hardware and platforms.

·     Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed and participate in on-call rotation.

·     Willingness to travel between campuses regularly, with occasional regional travel.

·     Exposure to cloud networking and hybrid environments .

·     Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, ITIL Foundation, or cloud fundamentals certifications .

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Company DescriptionWe believe that finding the right candidate shouldn’t be so hard. Neither should finding a job you love. By taking the time to understand your specific needs, we make the perfect placements and build relationships that last long after the position is filled. We’re fanatical about the right fit, and we look forward to finding yours.Company DescriptionWe believe that finding the right candidate shouldn’t be so hard. Neither should finding a job you love. By taking the time to understand your specific needs, we make the perfect placements and build relationships that last long after the position is filled. We’re fanatical about the right fit, and we look forward to finding yours.