Network Implementation Engineer

Description

Network Implementation EngineerLocation: Chandler, AZ
Duration: 12-18 Months
Rate: $65-$69/hour W2

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Network Implementation Engineer to join a high-performing infrastructure team responsible for delivering enterprise network access control implementations. This role combines the responsibilities of both an Implementation Engineer and Release Manager, requiring someone who can successfully plan, coordinate, execute, and document network changes from end to end.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience implementing Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and Aruba ClearPass solutions within large enterprise environments.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Implementation Engineer or Network Engineer in enterprise environments.
• Proven experience leading and executing network implementation projects.
• Hands-on experience with both: Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) (Required) Aruba ClearPass (Required)
• Strong understanding of AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting) and Network Access Control (NAC) technologies.
• Experience coordinating and managing production releases, change windows, implementation plans, rollback procedures, and post-implementation validation.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple implementation timelines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to participate in weekend and after-hours implementation windows.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise network implementation projects from planning through production deployment.
• Serve as both the Implementation Engineer and Release Manager for assigned initiatives.
• Develop implementation plans, change documentation, validation procedures, and rollback plans.
• Execute network access control deployments using Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass.
• Coordinate implementation activities across infrastructure, security, and operations teams.
• Manage production changes during scheduled maintenance windows.
• Validate successful deployments and troubleshoot implementation issues as needed.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and project status meetings.
• Ensure implementations are completed on schedule with minimal business disruption.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leveraging automation for network implementations.
• Exposure to Python scripting or working alongside network automation teams.
• Experience supporting large enterprise or retail environments with strict production change controls.

Project Experience PreferredCandidates should have experience with one or more of the following:

• Enterprise Cisco ISE implementations
• Aruba ClearPass deployments
• NAC migrations and enhancements
• Authentication and authorization infrastructure upgrades
• Network security implementations
• Large-scale enterprise change management
• Multi-site production network deployments

Key Must-Haves

• Cisco ISE (Required)
• Aruba ClearPass (Required)
• AAA / Network Access Control (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)
• Network Implementation experience
• Release Management experience
• Agile methodology
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Comfortable working frequent weekend implementation windows

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.



Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
401(k) plan (employee contributions only)