Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

Network Engineer – Phoenix, AZ | Direct Hire

We are seeking a hands-on Network Engineer for a permanent opportunity in Phoenix, AZ. This position is ideal for someone with strong Cisco routing and switching experience who enjoys implementation, troubleshooting, and supporting network infrastructure in a production environment.

Location: Phoenix, AZ – Local candidates only

Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days onsite / 1 day remote

Employment: Direct Hire / W2 Only (No subvendors/3rd parties)

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen, Green Card

Travel: Some travel required for office/network deployments

Top Technical Skills

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1. Cisco Routing & Switching – strong hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco network infrastructure
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2. Firewalls / Network Security – Palo Alto highly preferred; Cisco Firepower, Juniper, or comparable enterprise firewall experience considered
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3. Wireless / Meraki – hands-on Cisco Meraki experience strongly preferred
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What We're Looking For

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• Strong hands-on Cisco routing and switching experience
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• Experience with BGP, EIGRP, and enterprise networking protocols
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• Cisco Meraki wireless, switching, and/or SD-WAN experience
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• Palo Alto firewall experience highly preferred
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• Experience with Cisco Firepower, Juniper, or other enterprise firewall platforms
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• Network security fundamentals and a security-minded approach
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• Experience implementing, supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting production networks
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• Ability to work with ISPs and third-party vendors
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• Experience supporting new office/network deployments
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• Ability to review network requirements and determine appropriate equipment and capacity
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• Experience with cabling, network closets, access points, switches, routers, and physical network infrastructure
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• Comfortable being hands-on during deployments, including working in network closets and assisting with cabling when necessary
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• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
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• Self-motivated and able to independently own projects and issues through completion
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• Willingness and ability to learn new technologies
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CCNA or CCNP is preferred but not required. Hands-on production experience is more important than certifications alone.

This is a hands-on engineering position with a strong emphasis on implementation, deployment, troubleshooting, and support , with some network design responsibilities.