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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer (Senior IT Systems Specialist) - Information Technology - Enterprise Network Services - **Company:** City of Phoenix - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,122.0 - $131,040.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Application Layers, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Information Systems, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Data Centers, Internetworking, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Nginx, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Software Deployment, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF), Diagnostic Tools, Load Balancing, System Availability, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Open Network Automation Platform, Splunk, Cisco, Citrix Netscaler - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e8fba41dbf43abe3 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Skilled in automation and continuous improvement. * Strong understanding of network security principles. * Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, and Azure). * Excellent communication, documentation and problem-solving skills. * Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating across teams to deliver solutions that meet business objectives. * Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (SolarWinds, Catalyst Center, Splunk, NetBrain, Wireshark). * Strong expertise in datacenter networking, core switching, and application delivery technologies. * Ability to: + Troubleshoot complex issues and design resilient, high-performing architectures. + Lead projects and mentor junior team members. + Resolve complex network issues in a timely manner., * Two years of experience as an Information Technology Systems Specialist involving datacenter networking, core switching, and application delivery technologies. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, math, or a related field. * Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. * All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. * This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. * This position is subject to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background standards. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: * Five years of experience in enterprise networking, with at least three years in datacenter environments. * Experience in/with: + Routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, VPC). + Configuring and maintaining Cisco Nexus platforms (2K, 5K, 7K, 9K). + F5 load balancers or other enterprise load balancing technologies (NetScaler, NGINX etc.). + Configuring and maintaining Cisco ASR and ISR series routers, access layer switches and switch stacks. + Equipment lifecycle management, including hardware replacement and upgrades. + Network automation (Python, Ansible). + Firewall technologies and advanced security features. + Layer 7 network proxy technologies for application delivery. ## Description * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise datacenter network infrastructure, including Cisco Nexus core switches. * Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot F5 load balancers (LTM, ASM). * Manage and support Internet connectivity and cloud network circuits across hybrid environments. * Monitor network performance, ensure high availability, and uphold security best practices. * Lead root cause analysis for critical incidents and implement permanent corrective actions. * Partner with application, security, and cloud teams for seamless integration. * Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and procedures. Please note: This role requires the flexibility to participate in an on-call rotation in order to provide advanced escalation support. 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