Senior Network Engineer

Requisition Number: 103361 

Network Engineer

This position is onsite in the Phoenix Area 

Pay $120k-$135k depending on experience

 

Network Engineer is accountable for the end-to-end technical delivery of complex network modernization and refresh projects, ensuring solutions meet client requirements and organizational standards. This senior role encompasses the planning, design, implementation, and ongoing management of complex network environments including LAN/WAN, data center, cloud, and wireless architectures. This role focuses on execution excellence; designing, implementing, and supporting large-scale network upgrades, ensuring solutions meet client requirements, organizational standards, and industry best practices. The Engineer Sr leads technical teams, manages risks, and provides clear visibility to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle  

 

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Delivery Leadership 

• Own the planning, design, and execution of network refresh projects, including LAN/WAN upgrades, hardware replacements, and multi-site deployments.  
• Ensure technical solutions meet defined objectives, timelines, and quality standards. 
• Lead formal change control processes by evaluating scope modifications, assessing impacts on technical deliverables, and maintaining alignment with project governance. 

 

Design & Implementation 

• Develop high-level and low-level network designs, migration strategies, and implementation plans. 
• Configure and implement network hardware (routers, switches, analog voice gateways, UPS) across client locations, including pre-deployment staging, configuration, and testing.  
• Conduct network closet audits, document hardware and cabling, and identify remediation needs. 
• Apply best practices for scalability, availability, redundancy, and security in all technical solutions. 

 

Stakeholder & Team Collaboration 

• Serve as a technical point of contact for project communications. 
• Act as technical lead when working with a team 
• Provide timely updates on technical status, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership and clients. 
• Mentor and train engineers and project personnel involved in the network refresh. 

 

Risk & Quality Management 

• Implement structured risk management processes to anticipate, assess, and mitigate technical risks. 
• Define and enforce quality standards for all technical deliverables, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. 

 

Operational Support & Documentation 

• Support endpoint testing, update as-built documentation, create final deliverable package, and provide day-2 support to ensure network stability post-deployment. 
• Conduct knowledge transfer and finalize operational turnover documentation for client teams. 

 

Other Duties 

Perform other duties as assigned related to network modernization and refresh.  

 

Required Qualifications 

Networking Certifications relevant to enterprise networking and large-scale deployments: 

CCNA and/or CCNP required 

CCIE, CWNA, CompTIA Network+ a plus 

Experience with other technologies a plus: Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc. 

Experience with Catalyst Center a strong plus. 

 

Experience 

3–7 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, preferably with large-scale, multi-site projects. 

Experience with network modernization, hardware refresh, and large account environments. 

 

Skills 

Strong technical governance and delivery expertise. 

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

Solid understanding of networking technologies and industry standards. 

Proven ability to lead teams, mentor others, and coordinate complex deployments. 

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills. 

Ability to multitask, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing project requirements. 

Willingness to travel and work onsite as required for deployments and project milestones. 

Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects and clients simultaneously. 

Proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments. 

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. 

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. 

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