Senior Network Engineer

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The City of Arvada is seeking a seasoned Senior Network Engineer to ensure the stability, security, and performance of our network infrastructure. This role provides senior-level design, configuration, and troubleshooting expertise while strengthening our security posture and reducing operational risk.

You’ll support key initiatives such as cloud integrations, bandwidth expansion, and network modernization, serving as a technical leader and escalation point to improve service responsiveness and minimize downtime. If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy shaping reliable, secure network systems, we encourage you to apply.

• Administers and configures network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and access points.
• Implements and maintains network policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure efficient and secure network operations.
• Monitors network performance, availability, and security using monitoring tools and techniques. Identifies and resolves issues promptly to minimize downtime and optimize network performance.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for troubleshooting network-related issues, providing technical expertise and support to resolve complex problems effectively. Collaborates with vendors and internal teams to address issues and implement solutions.
• Implements and maintains network security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats. Configures and manages firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, VPNs, and other security technologies.
• Collaborates with architect to design and implement network infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements and support future growth.
• Evaluates new technologies and make recommendations for network improvements and enhancements.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures. Provides training and knowledge transfer to junior administrators to enhance team capabilities.
• Conducts capacity planning exercises to anticipate future network requirements and ensure scalability and performance. Implement optimization strategies to maximize network efficiency and resource utilization.

• Occasional on-call support is required after hours.
• Required after-hours implementation and maintenance as needed to ensure department technology uptime.
• May attend off-site meetings, seminars, conferences, or events related to work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), and subnetting.
• Knowledge of network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, access points, and network appliances.
• Familiarity with server operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, Linux) and desktop operating systems (e.g., Windows, macOS).
• Understanding of network security principles, including encryption, authentication, access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft, and containerization technologies.
• Understanding storage technologies, including SAN, NAS, RAID configurations, and backup/recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), including cloud networking, storage, and security.
• Knowledge of IAM concepts, directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP), user authentication methods, and access control mechanisms.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools.
• Awareness of relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to administer and configure network devices, troubleshoot network issues, and optimize network performance.
• Skills in server administration, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of server hardware and operating systems.

• Knowledge of PII, HIPAA, PCI and CJIS Compliance.
• Knowledge if ITIL.

• CompTIA Network, CompTIA Security.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• Bachelors Degree (BA, BS, BBA)

• Information Systems, Technology or related field.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Five (5) years experience in the network field, LAN/WAN Connectivity.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

General Business and Information Technology

Government Administration