Network Engineering Manager<p>Robert Half's client in Tempe, AZ, is seeking an onsite Network Engineering Manager. As the <strong>Manager of Network Engineering</strong> within the IT department, you will leverage your leadership and technical expertise to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of a high-performing, complex hybrid infrastructure. In this critical role, you will provide strategic direction, lead a team of network engineers, and serve as the primary decision-maker for network infrastructure initiatives.</p><p>The Manager of Network Engineering will collaborate with senior IT leadership and business stakeholders to align technology solutions with organizational goals. You will be responsible for developing team talent, ensuring operational excellence, and driving the successful execution of projects that meet or exceed performance expectations.</p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES </strong>(and other duties as assigned)</p><p><strong>Leadership & Management</strong></p><ol><li>Provide strong leadership and direction to the network engineering team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.</li><li>Define team roles and responsibilities, ensuring the right individuals are positioned for success while identifying and addressing gaps in skills or performance.</li><li>Delegate tasks effectively, hold team members accountable, and recognize high performers to build a motivated and capable workforce.</li><li>Mentor and train network engineers, cultivating their professional growth and ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to excel.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for senior IT leadership regarding network engineering strategies, challenges, and progress.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, including consultants, managed service providers, telco vendors, and sales teams, to ensure alignment with business needs and cost efficiency.</li></ol><p><strong>Strategic Planning & Execution</strong></p><ol><li>Develop and implement network engineering strategies that align with organizational goals and IT infrastructure needs.</li><li>Act as the technical lead for network engineering projects, ensuring successful design, deployment, and operation of solutions.</li><li>Review and approve all network design proposals, providing constructive feedback to ensure optimal performance and security.</li><li>Oversee the design and implementation of network infrastructure security, including firewalls, IPS, load balancers, policies, access control lists, and zero trust architectures.</li><li>Monitor network performance metrics and reports, ensuring systems operate at peak efficiency and identifying areas for improvement.</li><li>Lead the evaluation and integration of emerging technologies to enhance the organization’s network capabilities and resilience.</li></ol><p><strong>Operational Excellence</strong></p><ol><li>Manage 24/7/365 network operations, ensuring consistent and reliable service delivery for IT customers.</li><li>Provide day-to-day support to customers by ensuring timely resolution of IT service tickets within SLA parameters.</li><li>Maintain connectivity and operations for data centers across multiple locations, including the lower 48 states and Alaska.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and organizational policies.</li><li>Identify, manage, and track network engineering projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.</li></ol><p><br></p>Data Engineer<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Data Engineer</strong> to design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in data architecture, cloud technologies, and automation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement scalable data pipelines, ETL processes, and real-time data streaming solutions.</li><li>Develop and maintain data lakes, data warehouses, and analytical platforms on cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).</li><li>Optimize database performance, indexing strategies, and query tuning.</li><li>Work with structured and unstructured data to ensure efficient storage and retrieval.</li><li>Automate data workflows and deployment using CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).</li><li>Implement data security best practices, including encryption, masking, and role-based access controls.</li><li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to provide high-quality data solutions.</li><li>Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, ensuring reliability and scalability.</li></ul><p><br></p>Infor Application Specialist<p>We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for an Infor Application Specialist for a client based in Sacaton, Arizona, 85147, United States. As an integral part of our team, you'll be tasked with managing INFOR CloudSuite implementation and support, with a focus on HR or Finance modules. This role involves a strong understanding of system maintenance, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Ensure effective implementation and support of INFOR CloudSuite, with a specialization in either HR or Finance modules.</p><p>• Understand and integrate HR or financial processes with INFOR systems.</p><p>• Carry out system maintenance duties, ensuring optimal performance.</p><p>• Leverage problem-solving and analytical skills to troubleshoot issues.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, demonstrating excellent communication skills.</p><p>• Manage multiple priorities independently in a contract position.</p><p>• Familiarize with CloudSuite Financials and Supply Management (FSM) or CloudSuite HCM.</p><p>• Gain experience with system integration tools and APIs related to INFOR.</p><p>• Oversee project management in large-scale INFOR implementations.</p><p>• Utilize a range of skills including Cisco Technologies, Citrix Technologies, Cloud Technologies, Dell Technologies, Firewall Technologies, Active Directory, Backup Technologies, Computer Hardware, Configuration Management, and Customer Service.</p>