Full Time

Network Engineer

Robert Half
Full-time
Mid-Senior level
Staffing and Recruiting
Albuquerque, NM
$85,000 - $125,000* / year (about $41–$60 an hour)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support and enhance enterprise networking infrastructure across a dynamic and highly connected environment. This role will focus on the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of Cisco-based network systems, ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity for business-critical operations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong Cisco networking expertise, hands-on experience with complex network environments, and a passion for solving technical challenges. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced networking technologies while supporting strategic infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure.
  • Configure and support Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and network security technologies.
  • Monitor network performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimization.
  • Support network upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure expansion projects.
  • Collaborate with IT teams and business stakeholders to maintain network availability and reliability.
  • Assist with capacity planning, disaster recovery, and network documentation efforts.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues across LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless environments.
  • Help ensure compliance with security and operational best practices.
  • Participate in on-call support and incident response activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in network engineering, network administration, or related infrastructure roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies including routing and switching.
  • Experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, DNS, DHCP, and network security principles.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in production environments.
  • Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CCNP certification preferred.
  • CCNA certification strongly considered.
  • Candidates with significant Cisco networking experience will be considered even without current certifications.
  • Experience with Cisco Collaboration/Unified Communications technologies is highly desirable.
  • Experience supporting APN (Access Point Name) environments and/or MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) networks is a plus.
  • Exposure to SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) networks, industrial systems, or operational technology (OT/OIT) environments is highly valued.
  • Experience with network monitoring, performance management, and infrastructure automation tools.


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