Senior Network Engineer - Instructional Support Facility

Cherry Creek Schools•CO, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Deliver comprehensive consultative technical service/support and training related to all of the district’s wide area networks (WAN) and local area networks (LAN) networks. Serves as the primary district resource for all technical, design, operational, and security issues relating to district networks. Provides technical guidance and advice to Information Systems administration. Provides direct Support to the network operation team, building technology specialists, and other Information Systems personnel. Assist all district WAN and LAN users as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
Five (5) years of experience with all aspects of LANs, WLANs and WANs including TCP/IP, VOIP, and wiring, with three (3) of those years working with firewalls and internet filters.
CCNA in Routing and Switching, Network+ certification, or another network coursework.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.
Must meet insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool.
Advanced knowledge of computers and cell phones.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Ability to be adaptive to changing needs.
Frequent intra-district travel
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Nice To Haves

CCNP or CCIE in Routing and Switching.
Strong understanding with Optical network transport technology (CWDM/DWDM/Ethernet)
Deep understanding of Data center networking (cabling, configuration, segmentation, security)
Tier1 through engineering level troubleshooting
Deep understanding of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, PIM)
Deep understanding of switching protocols (spanning-tree, VLAN, Q-in-Q, COS)
Test, implement, configure, and maintain point to point wireless links
Experience working with Tier1 and last mile service providers
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Install and manage local and wide area networks. (LAN, WLAN and WAN)
Install, configure, and maintain firewalls, switches, and routers for the district's WAN.
Analyze and resolve problems with regard to utilization, security, and performance of district networks.
Manage network installation projects, supervise contractors, and coordinate with other district departments as needed
Test, implement, configure, and maintain Building and maintaining site to site VPNS
Test, implement, configure, and maintain network management tools
Establish comprehensive district-wide networking concepts and standards.
Analyze and evaluate new networking solutions for incorporation into district-wide standards.
Monitor network utilization and performance; recommend network enhancements.
Perform forensic security investigations as required.
Attend district level construction meetings and provide design input
Test, Install, configure, maintain district UPS
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.