Posted Aug 18, 2026

1-20- Network Engineer

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Primarily remote, but they will need to come into the office 4-6 times a year, as well as for the first three days of their employment. The client will not pay for travel. Our direct client has an opening for a Network Engineer 1355 Please send us your rate and resume. Rates $45-$52w2 This position is up to 2 years with the option of extension. The client is in Phoenix, AZ. Tentative Shift Start Time 9:00 AM Tentative Shift End Time 5:00 PM in the Arizonia Time Zone. Position Description The Arizona State Retirement System is seeking an experienced Systems/Network Engineer within its Technology Services Division. The position duties include: • Working closely with other IT teams including Information Security, Service Desk, Quality Assurance, Production Support and product vendors to plan, deploy and sustain a stable, highly performing and available infrastructure and application environment. • Ownership/oversight and hands-on planning, deployment and operational upkeep of ASRS’ infrastructure and applications. • Proactive monitoring, identification and resolution of the most complex infrastructure and application problems. • Promoting and advancing team efficiencies and capabilities through DevOps/automation improvements. Additionally and as needed: • Maintain timely, accurate and complete documentation and desk procedures for systems and team functions. • Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. Administration and management of: • Multi-tiered COTS applications • Public-cloud services • Physical and virtual servers • Mid-tier storage arrays and SAN • Security appliances • Active directory and group policy • Secure remote access, remote desktop/VDI • Adherence to Incident, Problem, Configuration and Change Management processes and controls. • Perform IT Service Management functions including creating tickets, communicating directly with users/IT staff, fielding incident escalations, performing troubleshooting operations and thoroughly documenting progress/status. Skills Required • Through understanding of multi-tiered application architecture. • Technical knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and client operating systems. • Technical knowledge of Linux Server operating systems. • • Ability to automate operational tasks and routines using PowerShell and/or other automation platforms/methods. • Proven customer service skills and ability to work professionally and effectively with all levels of staff. • Proven organizational skills. • Demonstrated problem-resolution skills and analytical/critical thinking abilities. • Ability to work within established operational policies and guidelines. • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. • Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the agency. • Experience working in a 24x7, mission-critical enterprise public cloud and on-premises data center environment. Skills Preferred Experience Required: • One or more relevant industry-accepted certifications related to the following technologies: • AWS • Cisco • Microsoft • VMWare, etc. • BS in Computer/Information Systems and/or five years of experience as a server/network administrator in a medium-large enterprise. • Experience Preferred Education Required • One or more relevant industry-accepted certifications related to the following technologies: AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, VMWare, etc. • BS in Computer/Information Systems and/or five years of experience as a server/network administrator in a medium-large enterprise. • Education Preferred Additional Information The Arizona State Retirement System is seeking an experienced Systems/Network Engineer within its Technology Services Division. FPCC 7 year BKG Check It's primarily remote, but they will need to come into the office 4-6 times a year, as well as for the first three days of their employment. By replying to this job advertisement, I agree I want to receive additional job advertisements from Focused HR Solutions, including email, phone and mail to the contact information I am submitting. I consent to Focused HR Solutions, its affiliates, third parties and partners processing my personal data for these purposes and as described in the Privacy Policy. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at anytime.