Network Engineering Lead (Cisco / Palo Alto) Location: Phoenix, AZ 85034 - 100% Onsite (driving position, metro-area field sites, mileage reimbursed) Job Type: Contract (W2 or 1099) Duration: July 2026 December 2026 (potential extension) Pay Rate: $85$93/hr W2, depending on experience (1099 option available) Schedule: MondayFriday, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM, plus participation in 24/7 on-call standby rotation About the Role: SunSoft Online, a Phoenix-based technology consulting firm, is seeking a Network Engineering Lead to support a mission-critical public safety network for a municipal agency in Phoenix. You will lead implementation of active improvement projects, including deployment of Palo Alto firewalls to facilities across the region, OSPF/BGP routing changes to reduce failover times, and strengthening the resiliency and security of a 24/7 CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch) network. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Nexus, and Palo Alto Networks infrastruc...