Network Infrastructure Engineer

Legence • Albuquerque, NM

6d • $108,000 - $138,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Legence is hiring a Network Infrastructure Engineer to evaluate, design, implement, configure, and maintain network infrastructure. The role focuses on OSI Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols and involves switches, wireless access points, routers, and multi-vendor firewalls. The position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with hybrid flexibility and travel requirements.

The engineer will help maintain network security, performance, documentation, and regulatory compliance; troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime; and coordinate with IT teams to integrate network solutions with other systems and applications. The role also includes planning and executing upgrades and patches.

Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available. Compensation is listed as $108,000–$138,000, with the exact amount determined by job-related factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic and market considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of experience working with networking equipment and related technologies.
• Extensive experience configuring multi-vendor firewalls.
• Proficiency configuring and managing multi-vendor switches and wireless solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of IPv4, VLANs, routing protocols, NAT, VPNs, and related network technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• Current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Palo Alto firewall experience.
• Experience with HPE, Aruba, and Cisco switching and wireless technologies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, design, and implement network infrastructure focused on OSI Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols.
• Configure and manage switches, wireless access points, and routers.
• Implement and maintain security measures, including VLANs, ACLs, and firewall rules.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues to minimize downtime and maintain performance.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize network traffic.
• Document network configurations, IP subnets, changes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate network solutions with other systems and applications.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and patches.
• Ensure network infrastructure meets industry standards and relevant regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4% of eligible pay and immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with the option to buy additional voluntary coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation.
• Company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level