Network & Project Engineer

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job title
Network & Project Engineer
Reports to
Project Manager

Job purpose
The Network & Project Engineer is responsible for the design implementation and support of internal and client-facing network infrastructures as well as leading and executing technology projects. This role blends advanced networking expertise with strong project execution skills ensuring solutions are delivered efficiently securely and with minimal disruption.

Duties and responsibilities

Design and implement network solutions at the WAN/LAN level including firewalls switches access points VPNs and SD-WAN technologies.
Lead client infrastructure projects from planning to execution ensuring proper scope timelines and communication.
Design and deploy cloud-based infrastructure solutions using Microsoft Azure AWS and hybrid environments.
Provide tier 3-level support for complex escalations involving connectivity routing switching and infrastructure.
Manage network documentation including topology diagrams IP schemas VLAN planning and security configurations.
Work with vendors and internal teams to plan upgrades migrations and implementations.
Deploy and support wireless technologies VoIP networks and mobile device management solutions.
Assist with onboarding new clients including discovery documentation and environment optimization.
Monitor analyze and troubleshoot networks for performance reliability and security issues.
Implement and maintain firewall policies intrusion detection and advanced endpoint protection.
Participate in CAB (Change Advisory Board) and project planning meetings to assess infrastructure impact.
Maintain and improve automation and scripting for routine networking tasks (PowerShell Bash Python preferred).
Create detailed project plans deployment documentation and end-user guides.

Qualifications

College diploma or university degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in network engineering preferably within an MSP environment.
Advanced knowledge of networking protocols: TCP/IP DNS DHCP VLANs BGP OSPF.
Experience with firewall technologies (Fortinet Sophos SonicWall etc.) and security best practices.
Familiarity with ConnectWise ITGlue and RMM platforms (NinjaOne Automate etc.)
Strong Microsoft Azure and M365 skills including networking identity and hybrid deployments.
Experience designing and executing infrastructure projects migrations and upgrades.
Understanding of virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V) backup and disaster recovery planning.
Ability to create and manage technical documentation and project reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Visio experience

Nice to haves:

- Administering M365 environments with a focus on SharePoint
- Cisco IOS and Meraki experience
- PowerShell/Python scripting experience
- Exposure to monitoring tools (PRTG Datadog Auvik etc.)
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (CMMC NIST HIPAA)

Working conditions

40-hour on-site or hybrid work weeks.
Flexibility to work different shifts and have on-call availability as needed and scheduled.
Travel may be required for on-site client projects or site surveys.

Physical requirements

Sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard mouse tools and network devices.
Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects such as servers networking gear and peripherals.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job titleNetwork & Project EngineerReports toProject ManagerJob purposeThe Network & Project Engineer is responsible for the design implementation and support of internal and client-facing network infrastructures as well as leading and executing technology projects. This role blends advanced network...