Senior Network Engineer

Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

54d•$107,000 - $149,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you'll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you'll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration.â In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements. Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities. What You Will Do Collaborate with the network operations team to maintain and enhance the performance and availability of enterprise network infrastructure, including data, video, voice, and wireless systems. Lead efforts in developing installation, testing, and troubleshooting procedures, and provide technical leadership on operational and project-related work. Design and implement network solutions that minimize outages and ensure a seamless user experience. Conduct service analysis, respond to escalated issues, and work with internal teams and external providers to ensure effective delivery. Oversee planned maintenance activities, configure and support network equipment, and interface with business users to define communication requirements. Contribute to process documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field + eight (8) years of experience in information network services
OR
High school diploma or GED + twelve (12) years of experience in information network services
Strong understanding of infrastructure design and support concepts
Experience managing complex network projects and operational tasks
Ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners
Effective communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
Experience contributing to budget preparation and managing project resources

Nice To Haves

Eight (8) or more years of experience in networking with Cisco routers and switches
Cisco switch/route certification, ENCOR preferred. Substantiated experience may substitute
Experience with OSPF, BGP, and VRF technologies
Experience with Load Balancing and WAN optimization
Experience with network monitoring tools, preferably Catalyst Center
Extensive troubleshooting experience and working knowledge of troubleshooting tools including packet capture and analysis

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the network operations team to maintain and enhance the performance and availability of enterprise network infrastructure, including data, video, voice, and wireless systems.
Lead efforts in developing installation, testing, and troubleshooting procedures, and provide technical leadership on operational and project-related work.
Design and implement network solutions that minimize outages and ensure a seamless user experience.
Conduct service analysis, respond to escalated issues, and work with internal teams and external providers to ensure effective delivery.
Oversee planned maintenance activities, configure and support network equipment, and interface with business users to define communication requirements.
Contribute to process documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.