Network Engineer ONSITE In Fort Collins, CO

TEKsystems; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Transportation benefits

Job summary

TEKsystems in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Network Engineer II to join our Network Operations team. You will plan, design, implement, and optimize complex network solutions across multiple locations, including enterprise routing, wireless, VoIP, security, and WAN.

You will lead engineering work, manage incidents, and drive projects to completion while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business needs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 4-7 years of network engineering experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, VRF, QoS, HA, LACP).
• Experience with Cisco, CheckPoint, Fortinet, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, and F5 platforms.
• Advanced troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving for complex network issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting of complex network issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Perform routine maintenance: firmware upgrades, patching, hardware replacements.
• Monitor network performance using advanced tools and implement optimizations.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, inventories, configurations, and SOPs.
• Implement and maintain network security measures including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Conduct performance analysis and capacity planning for future needs.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and vendors for innovation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Lead design and architecture of enterprise networks (LAN/WAN/DC and cloud).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration and delivery of network solutions.
• Lead network-related projects from design to deployment.
• Develop and enforce standards, policies for reliability and security.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical designs.
• Conduct assessments and audits to identify optimization and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Participate in vendor selection and contract negotiations.

Skills

Cisco Enterprise Networking

Unified Communications

Firewall Administration

Meraki Wireless

OSPF Routing

WAN/LAN Support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco devices

CheckPoint

Fortinet

Juniper

Arista

Palo Alto

F5

Job description

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Transportation benefits

Description

Our client is seeking a Network Engineer II to join their Network Operations team supporting mission-critical infrastructure across approximately 100 locations. This individual will provide support for enterprise networking, wireless infrastructure, Cisco telephony systems, firewall technologies, and WAN connectivity.

Job Summary

As a Network Engineer II, you will be responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and optimization of complex network solutions to meet the business needs of the organization. This position independently handles complex network engineering work, projects, integrations, incidents, and infrastructure changes. The Network Engineer_P2 is expected to make sound technical decisions, remove roadblocks, and drive assigned work through completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting of complex network issues and provide timely resolution.
• Conducting routine maintenance tasks, such as firmware upgrades, patch installations, and hardware replacements, to ensure the optimal performance and reliability of network devices.
• Monitoring network performance and health using advanced network monitoring tools, analyzing performance metrics, and implementing optimizations to enhance network efficiency and reliability.
• Developing and maintaining network documentation, including network diagrams, inventory, configuration files, and standard operating procedures.
• Implementing and maintaining network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and access controls.
• Conducting network performance analysis and capacity planning to anticipate and address future scalability and performance requirements.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies and vendors to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, while staying current with industry trends.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior network engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Leading the design and architecture of enterprise-level network solutions, including LANs, WANs, data center networks, and cloud environments.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the integration and delivery of network solutions across the IT environment.
• Leading network-related projects, from initial concept and design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Developing and enforcing network engineering standards, best practices, and policies to ensure the reliability, security, and performance of the network infrastructure.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, IT leaders, and solution architects to understand business requirements and translate them into technical network designs and solutions.
• Conducting network assessments and audits to identify areas for optimization, consolidation, and cost reduction.
• Participating in vendor selection, contract negotiations, and vendor management activities to ensure alignment with architectural standards and strategic goals.
• Lead the configuration, operation, and management of VoIP and Unified Communications systems, ensuring effective integration with network infrastructure and business requirements.
• Lead the deployment, configuration, operation, and management of enterprise-grade wireless networks, including multi-site and high-density environments.
• Support the deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of SD-WAN edge devices and controllers.
• Use scripting, APIs, automation, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code where appropriate.
• Responsible for taking 24x7 on-call duty, in a rotating basis, with a 30-minute onsite response to the work location.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 4-7 years of experience in network engineering roles, with a track record of progressively increasing responsibilities and leadership.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and switching, including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, VRF, QoS, Redundancy, High availability, Link aggregation, Traffic engineering.
• Extensive experience with network hardware and software platforms from vendors such as Cisco, CheckPoint, Fortinet, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto, and F5.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to analyzing and resolving complex network issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Juniper JNCIP-ENT, or comparable professional certification.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices, including firewall policies, VPNs, and encryption protocols.
• Strong understanding of SDN, SD-WAN, network virtualization, and cloud networking concepts and technologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing complex network architectures, including multi-site deployments and high-availability solutions.
• Proven ability to lead and manage network projects, including vendor selection, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with IP telephony, unified communications, and QoS.
• Experience with enterprise wireless technologies and protocols.
• Working knowledge of scripting, APIs, automation, or configuration-management tools.
• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds is required.
• Demonstrate a strong learning orientation and ability to understand diverse customer needs, deliver high-quality services, and exceed customer expectations.
• The candidate should have a desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Skills

Cisco Enterprise Networking, Cisco Unified Communications, Firewall Administration, Meraki Wireless Networking, OSPF Routing & Enterprise WAN/LAN Support

Top Skills Details

Cisco Enterprise Networking,Cisco Unified Communications,Firewall Administration,Meraki Wireless Networking,OSPF Routing & Enterprise WAN/LAN Support

Eligibility Requirements Apply To Some Benefits And May Depend On Your Job Classification And Length Of Employment

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&DD)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Collins, CO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Collins,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statements

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.