Only W2 and Local to Arizona :: Network Engineer :: Phoenix, AZ

Network Engineer

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Contract (W2 Only)
Rate: $40/hr on W2
Interview: Mandatory Face-to-Face
Note: Strictly Local Candidates Only – No Relocation

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support enterprise network infrastructure for a leading financial services client in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Cisco networking technologies, routing & switching protocols, and network security configurations.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, network design support, and infrastructure optimization in a high-availability enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls across enterprise networks.

• Design, configure, and support LAN/WAN infrastructure ensuring optimal availability and performance.

• Implement and maintain network security baselines, ACLs, and device hardening.

• Configure and manage routing and switching protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, STP, VLANs, and QoS.

• Support VPN solutions including IPsec and remote access connectivity.

• Collaborate with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to deploy and maintain network capabilities.

• Troubleshoot and resolve network performance, latency, and connectivity issues.

• Monitor network health using tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, and NetFlow.

• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, and operational documentation.

• Participate in change management processes and support operational best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering or network administration.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls in enterprise environments.

• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, QoS).

• Experience with network security configurations including ACLs, VPNs, firewalls, and IPsec tunnels.

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, and subnetting.

• Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues using packet capture and monitoring tools.

• Strong documentation, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco CCNA or CCNP certification.

• Experience with Cisco ISE.

• Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform).

• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS VPC, Azure VNets, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect).

• Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow.

• Experience working in secure enterprise or mission-critical environments.