Location:
Onsite Phoenix, AZ. (Remote opportunities available after 3 months)

Engagement Type:
6+ Month Contract
To be eligible for this role, our client requires you to be a W2 employee of VALERE (no subcontracting allowed, we do not sponsor visas).

About the Opportunity:
VALERE is seeking a Telecom/Network Engineer for our client. This role will support the design, configuration, and management of enterprise-level network infrastructure and includes partial remote flexibility after an initial onsite period.

• Why You'll Love This Role:

  • Remote options after 3 months

  • Work on enterprise-scale network infrastructure and security initiatives

  • Lead small-scale projects and collaborate across technical teams

  • Opportunity to work independently and take initiative in a highly technical environment

• What You'll Do:

  • Work across multiple network infrastructure disciplines including routing, switching, and wireless

  • Utilize, operate, and maintain network security infrastructure (NAC, TrustSec, ISE, VPN, DNS security, etc.)

  • Assist and potentially lead network troubleshooting, incident remediation, and investigations in coordination with Help Desk, ITOC, and SOC

  • Support software-defined networking technologies including firewalls, WAN/LAN, SASE, and Cloud networking

  • Apply scripting and automation tools such as Splunk, Ansible, Python, and .NET

  • Participate in technical decisions regarding network architecture and product selection

  • Deploy telecom/network technology and exercise independent technical judgment

  • Contribute to section strategy and budget planning

  • Plan and lead small projects; coordinate across internal and external teams

  • Occasionally manage stressful implementations or incident response impacting operations or patient care

  • Represent the telecom/network group in cross-functional committees when needed

• What You Bring:

  • Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and the 7-layer OSI model

  • Proficiency with telecom/network management and monitoring tools

  • Familiarity with desktop and server operating systems

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Solid organizational, time management, and analytical abilities

  • Cisco experience preferred

  • CCNA certification preferred

  • Familiarity with Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 2 years of professional technical work experience

  • OR Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional technical work experience

  • OR a minimum of 6 years of professional technical work experience without a degree

• Pay Rate: This is a contract role with an hourly rate of $67. Your specific rate will depend on your qualifications, education, certifications, location, and how well your experience aligns with the client's requirements.

  Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our W2 Employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, 401k and Sick Pay where applicable by state law.

  A bit about us: We are a woman-owned/woman-run business based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market. We are dedicated to placing talented consultants with top-tier clients. Our commitment to excellence and personalized service sets us apart in the industry.

  We welcome diversity: At VALERE, we know that when people from different backgrounds and perspectives come together, amazing things happen. We strive to create a workplace where every employee, candidate, and client feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We actively work to dismantle barriers that prevent underrepresented groups from thriving in Tech, UX, and Product careers. No matter your race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability – we welcome you.