Senior Network Engineer, Data Center Operations

Iron Mountain

Senior Network Engineer responsible for deploying and maintaining data center network infrastructure. Collaborating with global teams and partners to ensure secure and reliable network services.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeArizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure, deploy (rack and stack), support, and maintain all network hardware including routers, firewalls, and switches, with the ability to physically lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
Lead network incident management to identify, analyze, and resolve faults from critical outages to customer escalations, while performing routine preventative maintenance and security checks.
Partner closely with Network Architecture to implement approved network designs and standards, while strictly adhering to organizational monitoring, alerting, and change control processes.
Work with global customers and internal partners on new installations and tech refreshes, while creating and maintaining detailed documentation of network configurations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a complex, mixed-vendor "mission-critical" carrier or data center network environment.
Deep technical knowledge of BGP, FHRP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, VPWS, IS-IS, OSPF, and modern data center fabrics like EVPN and VXLAN tunneling.
Thorough working knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals, Group Based Policy (GBP), IP Addressing/Sub-netting (VLSM), SNMP management, and traffic analysis tools.
Strong critical thinking skills and the flexibility to work within a 24/7 support model (including weekends/holidays), with a willingness to report to physical data center sites as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits packages aligned with your experience level.
Flexible work options and alternative work arrangements to support your personal well-being.
Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
Opportunities for continuous learning, certifications, and professional career growth within a global organization

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Hard Skills & Tools

BGPFHRPVLANsSpanning TreeVPWSIS-ISOSPFEVPNVXLANTCP/IP

Soft Skills

critical thinkingflexibility