Sentinel is seeking an experienced Network Engineer with CCNA certification for a hands-on Cisco networking experience. This position is critical to maintaining and advancing current network projects. You should have an advanced familiarity with router and switch configuration. This role works directly with our Network Manager to ensure seamless operations and project continuity. This is a 2-3 month contract opportunity located in Avondale, Arizona.

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Maintenance: Ensure stable and secure communication services by maintaining Cisco LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.
• Troubleshooting: Monitor and troubleshoot production network services to guarantee high availability and reliability.
• Documentation: Keep network topology documentation up-to-date.
• Hardware Configuration: Install and configure network hardware, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, and telephony systems.
• Security: Perform network audits, backups, and security checks; maintain inventory of network assets.
• Vendor Management: Oversee cabling vendor activities, procurement, and negotiations for network-related products and services.
• Fiber Optic Projects: Assist with fiber optic patching and related network changes for ongoing fiber buildout projects.

• CCNA certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cisco networking
• Proven expertise in configuring switches following template
• Hands-on configuration of firewalls, wireless and phone systems
• Proficiency and execution of basic Network Security measures
• Experience managing vendors and vendor expectations
• Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation and instruction
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required for travel within city limits
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
• We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

What you get:

We offer weekly competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:      

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

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