Senior Network Architect — WAN, Security & Standards

Cherry Creek Careers; Colorado; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Network Engineer position at the district is responsible for delivering comprehensive consultative support for WAN and LAN networks. Acts as the primary resource for technical, design, operational, and security issues across district networks and provides guidance to Information Systems administration.

Responsibilities include installation and management of LAN/WAN, firewalls, switches, routers, troubleshooting, VPNs, and maintaining network tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience with LAN/WAN/WLAN including TCP/IP, VOIP and wiring.
• Three years firewall and internet filter experience required.
• Certification in CCNA or equivalent; CCNP/CCIE desired.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and insurability.
• Demonstrated communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and manage local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN) daily.
• Install, configure, and maintain firewalls, switches, and routers.
• Analyze and resolve utilization, security, and performance issues.
• Manage network installation projects and coordinate with departments.
• Test and maintain district VPNs and site-to-site connections.
• Test and maintain network management tools.
• Establish district-wide networking concepts and standards.
• Evaluate new networking solutions for standards compliance.
• Monitor network usage and propose enhancements.
• Perform forensic security investigations as required.
• Attend district construction meetings and provide design input.
• Test, install, configure, and maintain district UPS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

LAN/WAN networking

TCP/IP

VOIP

Firewall management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

CCNA Routing and Switching / Network+ certification

CCNP or CCIE routing and switching

Colorado driver’s license

Background check clearance

Tools

Firewalls

Routers

Switches

VPNs

Network management tools

Job description

The Senior Network Engineer position at the district is responsible for delivering comprehensive consultative support for WAN and LAN networks. Acts as the primary resource for technical, design, operational, and security issues across district networks and provides guidance to Information Systems administration.

Responsibilities include installation and management of LAN/WAN, firewalls, switches, routers, troubleshooting, VPNs, and maintaining network tools.