Network Engineer III

Agile; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Resources, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to drive large-scale network modernization initiatives. The role focuses on designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing enterprise networks, including DOCSIS-based environments and next‑gen fiber technologies.

This contract position offers a path to extension and work on critical communications infrastructure. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in network engineering or architecture, strong DOCSIS and D-POE experience, and deep

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in network engineering, network architecture, or closely related infrastructure role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of DOCSIS, including experience supporting DOCSIS-based network environments.
• Experience with D-POE systems and related network technologies.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, protocols, topology, routing, and network infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection, and access controls, with experience configuring network hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise network architectures, including network hardware, software, connectivity, and communications technologies.
• Assess and optimize existing network environments to identify performance, capacity, and scalability gaps and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Configure and support routers, switches, security appliances, and other network infrastructure components.
• Establish and maintain network security, connectivity, access, firewall, and intrusion‑detection controls while testing and tuning security technologies.
• Lead network services through planning, architecture, implementation, testing, and ongoing optimization.

Skills

Docsis

D-POE

Network architecture

Network security

Routers & switches

Routing protocols

Job description

Senior Network Engineer

Salary / Pay Rate: up to $60 per hour Job Type: Contract Duration: 6+ months, with strong potential for extension

Our client is an innovative leader in the telecommunications and connectivity space, delivering advanced video, internet, and voice solutions alongside fiber-based communications, digital advertising, and managed IT services. Their mission is to power reliable, high-performance connectivity experiences for millions of users through cutting‑edge technology and continuous innovation.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support large-scale network modernization initiatives involving next‑generation broadband and fiber technologies. This role will play an important part in designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructure while helping ensure the scalability and reliability of critical communications systems. It’s an excellent opportunity for a network professional who enjoys working with complex infrastructure and contributing to major technology transformation projects.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement enterprise network architectures, including network hardware, software, connectivity, and communications technologies.
• Assess and optimize existing network environments to identify performance, capacity, and scalability gaps and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Configure and support routers, switches, security appliances, and other network infrastructure components.
• Establish and maintain network security, connectivity, access, firewall, and intrusion‑detection controls while testing and tuning security technologies.
• Lead network services through planning, architecture, implementation, testing, and ongoing optimization.

Here’s what our ideal candidate has:

• 5–10 years of experience in network engineering, network architecture, or a closely related infrastructure role.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of DOCSIS, including experience supporting DOCSIS‑based network environments.
• Experience with D‑POE (DOCSIS Provisioning over Ethernet) systems and related network technologies.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, protocols, topology, routing, and network infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of network security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection, and access controls, along with experience configuring network hardware and software.

Key Words: Network Architect, Senior Network Engineer, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Telecommunications, DOCSIS, DOCSIS 4.0, D‑POE, Fiber, Fiber Optics, Network Infrastructure, Network Topology, Routing Protocols, Routers, Switches, Network Security, Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Network Design, Broadband, Communications Technology, Enterprise Networks, Network Optimization