Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Hybrid – 2 days onsite in Boulder, CO

Compensation: $120K-$140K upon conversion

Aurora Organic Dairy (AOD) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize our enterprise network infrastructure. This role bridges the gap between architecture and administration, turning high‑level designs into secure, efficient deployments. You’ll work closely with our Network Architect and IT Operations team to build a resilient, modern network that supports AOD’s growth.

• Implement network designs across Fortinet, Cisco, and other platforms.
• Configure and manage Fortinet Forti Gate firewalls, Forti Switches, Forti
  
  APs, and Forti Manager environments.
• Deploy and maintain high‑availability systems for network resilience.
• Optimize network topology, redundancy, and capacity in collaboration with the Network Architect.
• Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot WAN/LAN/WLAN and VPN performance.
• Manage network security: firewall policy audits, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance.
• Document configurations, standards, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Mentor Network Administrator and assist with escalated incidents.
• Support IT projects like network modernization and IoT security segmentation.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and after‑hours maintenance.

• Fortinet Expertise (Highest Priority)
  • Forti Gate firewalls (e.g., 4040 gates)
  • Forti Switches, FortiAPs
  • Tools:
    Forti Manager, Forti Analyzer, FortiNAC
  • Configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Network Design & Operations
  • Routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs
  • Network architecture and protocols
• Network Security
  • Firewall policy management
  • Secure‑by‑design mindset
• Documentation & Audit Support

• Cisco routers and network design experience

• Work with Fortinet’s latest tools and explore AI‑driven network solutions.
• Hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite in Boulder.
• Collaborative team that values innovation, security, and continuous improvement.

Our network infrastructure is evolving, and we need an engineer to take on critical workload so our architect can focus on strategic initiatives. You’ll play a key role in upcoming network audits and modernization projects.

Contract to Hire position based out of Boulder, CO.

The pay range for this position is $45.00–$65.00/hr eligible benefits may include medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, health spending account, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave). Benefits are subject to change and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Hybrid position in Boulder, CO.

The position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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.