Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer LHH Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Hybrid) Urgent Hire | Network Systems Engineer II Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) Contract‑to‑Hire | Global Enterprise Environment We're hiring a Network Systems Engineer II to join a collaborative, global ICT team supporting enterprise and data center network environments. This is a high‑impact role for a hands‑on network engineer who enjoys mentoring others, collaborating across teams, and leading by influence—without needing prior formal lead experience. What You'll Be Doing: Lead by example and mentor junior engineers (2 direct reports) Supervise network and security operations Share knowledge and support team growth Design, support, and troubleshoot enterprise and global networks Work across LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, DNS, SD‑WAN Provide 2nd & 3rd‑level support and root cause analysis Partner with global teams (including EU stakeholders) Participate in and lead network projects and upgrades Maintain strong documentation and operational standards What We're Looking For: Strong networking fundamentals and system design understanding Experience in Cisco‑based enterprise environments Hands‑on knowledge of: LAN / WAN / WLAN / VPN DNS, subnetting, routing & switching Exposure to firewalls and network security (ASA, Fortinet are nice to have) Excellent communication skills— personality matters here Coachable, collaborative, and comfortable taking initiative Enjoys mentoring others and working cross‑functionally Bachelor's degree and certifications are NOT required (CCNA, Cisco training, or similar are a plus) Environment & Culture Global enterprise network environment People‑first, collaborative team culture Manager who values communication, curiosity, and growth Team of 23 total; strong cross‑team collaboration Hybrid schedule: Onsite: Mondays & Fridays Remote: 2 days per week Compensation Pay Rate: $45–$60/hour (W2), 3‑month contract with intent to convert Contract‑to‑hire with conversion salary in the $100K–$110K range + bonus, based on experience Interview Process Stage 1: 1‑hour video interview with hiring manager (Conversational, personality‑focused) Stage 2: Onsite panel interview Stage 3: Virtual panel interview with global (EU/Belgium) team Why This Role? Lead without being stuck in management Real influence, real ownership Strong mix of hands‑on engineering and collaboration Hybrid flexibility with global exposure Fast‑moving, high‑visibility opportunity LHH