Network Engineer; IT Consulting | Albuquerque, NM

Position: Network Engineer (IT Consulting) | Albuquerque, NM

Job Summary

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable, and reliable network solutions for clients across a range of industries. This client-facing role within an IT Value-Added Reseller (VAR) environment requires a strong blend of technical expertise, consulting capability, and project execution skills.

Key Responsibilities Network Design & Implementation

• Consult with clients to assess technical requirements and understand business objectives.
• Design and deploy network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, SD-WAN, VPN, ZTNA, and related cabling.
• Implement secure, segmented, and resilient network topologies for performance and reliability.
• Configure routing protocols, VLANs, VPNs, traffic policies, and related security settings.

Consulting & Pre-Sales Support

• Act as SME to support sales team during client discovery, design, and proposal development.
• Present technical solutions to IT professionals, executives, and leadership teams.
• Collaborate with account managers and vendors to align technical proposals with customer needs.

Operations & Support

• Troubleshoot network issues and provide responsive support to clients.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks, performance bottlenecks, or misconfigurations.
• Collaborate with internal teams across departments to resolve escalated issues.
• Maintain detailed records of work performed in the ticketing system for billing, tracking, and knowledge sharing.

Standards & Security Best Practices

• Follow industry frameworks and best practices for network security, monitoring, and configuration management.
• Document network architecture, configurations, and changes in accordance with internal standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation standards.

Qualifications & Skills Required Experience & Education

• 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering, Consulting, or Technical Implementation, preferably within a VAR, MSP, or IT services firm.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise network environments.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, etc.), switching technologies, firewalls, wireless architecture, and security best practices.

Technical & Operational Competencies

• Substantial understanding of the OSI model and networking protocols.
• Familiarity with Cisco, HPE, Extreme, and other mainstream vendors' platforms and configurations.
• Experience with structured cabling, patching, and network documentation standards.
• Comfortable working with endpoints, hyperconverged systems, virtualized systems, and mixed network environments.

Consulting & Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with client stakeholders including IT professionals, department heads, and executives.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to distill technical information into business-relevant insights.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and face-to-face communication skills.
• Business acumen and emotional intelligence to guide decision-making with clients.

Engineering Certifications (Preferred)

• Cisco, HPE Aruba, Extreme, or other network certifications.

Eligibility & Work Location Requirements

• Candidates must reside in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area or be within reasonable commuting distance to Ardham’s offices.
• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and employment verification checks.

About Ardham Technologies

Ardham Technologies is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is experiencing rapid growth throughout the Southwest and Texas regions. We are dedicated to powering clients into the future of IT through comprehensive managed services and cutting-edge technology solutions. Our mission is to transform how organizations approach their technology infrastructure by delivering innovative managed offerings that drive business success.

As part of our hiring process, you’ll be asked to complete a quick (~10-minute) online survey via Culture Index. This helps us better align talent with our team dynamics and ensure the right fit for both your success and ours.  to Complete

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