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Senior Network Engineer

Freeport-McMoRan
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2026
Why You Should Apply for This Job

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!

Where You Will Work   

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities. 

What You Will Do

Collaborate with the network operations team to maintain and enhance the performance and availability of enterprise network infrastructure, including data, video, voice, and wireless systems. Lead efforts in developing installation, testing, and troubleshooting procedures, and provide technical leadership on operational and project-related work. Design and implement network solutions that minimize outages and ensure a seamless user experience. Conduct service analysis, respond to escalated issues, and work with internal teams and external providers to ensure effective delivery. Oversee planned maintenance activities, configure and support network equipment, and interface with business users to define communication requirements. Contribute to process documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts. Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To Freeport

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field eight (8) years of experience in information network services

OR

  • High school diploma or GED twelve (12) years of experience in information network services
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure design and support concepts
  • Experience managing complex network projects and operational tasks
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners
  • Effective communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently with moderate supervision
  • Experience contributing to budget preparation and managing project resources

Preferred Qualifications

  • Eight (8) or more years of experience in networking with Cisco routers and switches
  • Cisco switch/route certification, ENCOR preferred. Substantiated experience may substitute
  • Experience with OSPF, BGP, and VRF technologies
  • Experience with Load Balancing and WAN optimization
  • Experience with network monitoring tools, preferably Catalyst Center
  • Extensive troubleshooting experience and working knowledge of troubleshooting tools including packet capture and analysis

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $107,000-$149,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance.  Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration.  Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements.  More details will be shared during the hiring process.  Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.  

  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits 
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance 
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match 
  • Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet 
  • Internal progression opportunities 
  • Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package! 

What We Require

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.

Salary : $107,000 - $149,000

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