Network Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Contract to hire

 Looking only for local candidate to Phoenix, AZ

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. 

·        Other duties as assigned. 

Preferred 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 

Requirements: 

·        Must work evenings, weekends, holidays as required to provide support and maintenance for systems, and to ensure 24/7 support and troubleshooting. 

·        Must be willing to participate in on-call rotation. 

·        Must be able to pass pre-employment background check. 

·        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.