Network Engineer II

Best Western Hotels & Resorts

Network Engineer II supporting BWH Hotels’ hybrid-cloud enterprise networks. Managing routing, firewalls, AWS connectivity, automation, security, and compliance from Phoenix.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing enterprise network solutions, with a strong focus on cloud networking, security, and compliance. Proficient in using automation tools for network management and capable of collaborating across technical teams to enhance network performance and resiliency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Enterprise Networking ExperienceRouting and Switching KnowledgeNext-Generation Firewall AdministrationAWS Networking Services ExpertiseInfrastructure-as-Code Proficiency

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Hard Skills

RoutingSwitchingFirewall ConfigurationVPN TechnologiesBGPOSPFEIGRPNetwork MonitoringAutomation ToolsCloud Networking

Soft Skills

Troubleshooting SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSFortinetPalo AltoCloudflareDataDogSplunkTerraformCloudFormationAnsibleChef

Certifications & Qualifications

Fortinet CertificationAWS CertificationCloudflare CertificationCisco Certification

Industry Keywords

PCI ComplianceHybrid CloudData CenterRemote AccessNetwork PerformanceIncident ResponseRoot Cause Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSChefCloudFirewallsSplunkSwitchingTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and support enterprise network solutions across hybrid cloud, data center, branch, and remote access environments
Plan, test, and execute network changes focused on availability, security, performance, and minimal user impact
Configure and troubleshoot routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and ZTNA technologies
Support AWS cloud networking services including VPCs, security groups, load balancers, and Direct Connect
Manage next-generation firewall policies, configuration standards, and rule changes
Partner with application, cloud, security, and infrastructure teams on application connectivity and integration
Use infrastructure-as-code and automation tools to deploy and manage network services
Monitor network performance, investigate issues, and participate in incident response and root cause analysis
Maintain network diagrams, standards, configuration documentation, and operational procedures
Support PCI or similar compliance environments
Identify improvements in resiliency, automation, monitoring, security, and operational efficiency
Participate in project delivery and operational support activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in enterprise networking
Strong working knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, VPN, and secure access technologies
Experience with BGP, OSPF, or EIGRP
Experience with next-generation firewall platforms such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, AWS Managed Firewall, or similar
Working knowledge of cloud networking concepts and services
Experience with network monitoring, logging, or observability tools such as DataDog, Splunk, or similar
Ability to plan and execute network changes with testing, documentation, communication, and rollback planning
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work across technical teams
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with AWS networking services including VPCs, application load balancing, network load balancing, security groups, and Direct Connect
Experience with Cloudflare networking or security services
Experience with Fortinet firewall administration
Experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, or similar automation tools
Experience designing or supporting PCI-compliant or regulated networks
Fortinet, AWS, Cloudflare, Cisco, or related networking certifications
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision available day one
Vacation/Sick accruals start day one
Paid company holidays and personal holidays
401K - company contribution and match (U.S.)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) – company contribution and match (Canada)
Employee discounts/hotel discounts
Free financial and health wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Option to work remotely on Tuesdays and Thursdays