Sr. Network Engineer $150,000

Job DescriptionJob Description

Network Engineer

HIGHLIGHTS

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) 
Position Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $130,000 to $150,000
Residency Status: US or Green Card Holder ONLY

Overview: 

We are currently seeking a Network Engineer to support enterprise, campus, data center, and distributed partner networks. The role is responsible for the full lifecycle of LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud networking, and network security technologies. This is a hybrid position, with the majority of work performed on-site in Phoenix, Arizona.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and support network infrastructure (LAN, WAN, WLAN), with a strong emphasis on MPLS-based campus environments and cloud integrations.
• Manage and troubleshoot complex network environments including routing, switching, wireless, VPN, load balancing, and firewall services.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external vendors, and campus stakeholders to evaluate network needs, develop solutions, and execute projects.
• Mentor junior network administrators, share technical knowledge, and contribute to lifecycle planning and documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed to ensure 24/7 network availability.

Equipment used/ Responsibility:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Network monitoring and configuration tools
• Network hardware: Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, Arista, Aruba, and Extreme Wireless
• Firewalls: Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, SonicWall
• Load balancers: Citrix, F5
• VPN technologies: Cisco, Palo Alto Cisco Catalyst Center, SD-WAN platforms, and cloud networking tools

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field from a regionally accredited institution and 5 years of professional experience in network administration; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Experience:

• Routing & Switching protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, SD-WAN
• Campus and Data Center networking technologies (e.g., VXLAN, ACI)
• Troubleshooting tools and packet capture analysis

Certifications ( but not required):

• Cisco CCNP, CCNA, or equivalent
• ITIL Foundation
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, grasping, and driving, all with frequency.
• Fine eye-to-hand coordination:  continuously
• Use of hand tools: occasionally
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors. The environment may include exposure to variations in temperature, weather, equipment noise, and occasional dust. This position is hybrid, with most days being on-site.
• Travel:  Inter-campus, frequently; Regional, occasionally; Domestic, rarely.

"We are GTN – The Go To Network"

Company DescriptionWho We Are
GTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next- recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.

What We Do
We provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.

What Proof We Have
We have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.

Why People Want It
Our valueCompany DescriptionWho We Are\r\nGTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next- recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.\r\n\r\nWhat We Do\r\nWe provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.\r\n\r\nWhat Proof We Have\r\nWe have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.\r\n\r\nWhy People Want It\r\nOur value