Network Engineer

UDR, Inc.; Highlands Ranch (CO); Hybrid; USD 98,750 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Plan with company match

10% annual bonus potential

Job summary

UDR, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer to support and maintain the company's network infrastructure. This position acts as the first escalation point for network issues and participates in various project implementations.

Located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, the role offers a hybrid working environment with benefits including medical plans, a 401(k) with company match, and potential for annual bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional networking experience required.
• Experience with enterprise technologies.
• Ability to work in a hybrid and on-call environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the company's network infrastructure.
• Act as the first escalation point for Network Administrators.
• Participate in project work and contribute to network reliability.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Configuration of network devices

Knowledge of VLANs, STP, OSPF

Certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

Palo Alto NGFW

F5 BIG‑IP Load Balancers

Ansible

Job description

UDR, Inc. is now hiring a Network Engineer to join our team.

General Summary of Duties

The Network Engineer supports and maintains the company's network infrastructure, acting as the first escalation point for Network Administrators. This role handles daily operations, moderate troubleshooting, and participates in project work. Engineers are expected to contribute to network reliability while gaining broader experience with enterprise technologies and demonstrating growing judgment in their work.

Essential Functions

1. Act as the first escalation point for Network Administrators, resolving issues beyond Tier 1 scope.
2. Configure and support network devices (switches, routers, firewalls, wireless controllers).
3. Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues, escalating complex items when appropriate.
4. Contribute to project implementations by executing assigned tasks and collaborating with senior staff.
5. Create and update documentation of network configurations and processes.
6. Participate in rotating on‑call support, including nights and weekends.
7. Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Typical Working Conditions

Hybrid/remote environment with occasional on‑site requirements. Rotating on‑call duties, including evenings and weekends. Some travel to company sites for projects and support.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two to five years of professional networking experience required.
• Certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+) are preferred.

Technology Summary

Vendors/Platforms: Cisco (routing/switching, ISE), Ruckus (wired/wireless, SmartZone, Ruckus1), Palo Alto NGFW (Panorama, firewall policies, URL filtering), F5 BIG‑IP Load Balancers, Arista (switches, CloudVision), LogicMonitor, NetBox, Ansible, ServiceNow.

Protocols/Concepts: VLANs, STP, OSPF, BGP, IPsec VPNs, tunneling/encryption, authentication (802.1X), PKI, DNS/DHCP, syslog/NetFlow.

Cloud/Security: Zscaler, Microsoft Azure networking.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Plan
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance / AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with company match

Salary Range

$98,750/yr. - $116,000/yr., depends on experience

Bonus Potential

Eligible for 10% annual bonus potential, based on personal and company performance

Anticipated Close Date

August 4, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

UDR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

UDR is committed to providing and maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment with equitable access and opportunity for associates to participate, grow, and reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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