Sr Network Engineer - CCIE Contract 1

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc • Denver, CO

9d • $90,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer – Global Network Services is responsible for driving the performance, reliability, and continuous optimization of Advanced Energy’s global network infrastructure. This role ensures secure, scalable, and available connectivity across enterprise environments while providing strategic leadership in vendor management and contract oversight for networking services. The position will serve as the lead network engineering authority for the Americas region, with full ownership of regional networking services delivery and performance.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of networking technologies such as LAN, WAN, routing, switching, and wireless
• Understanding of network security principles and hybrid cloud networking
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills
• 5+ years of network engineering experience supporting enterprise or global environments
• Experience with enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco
• Experience managing vendor relationships, complex high-value contracts, and managing contract reviews
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required.

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications such as CCNP preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support global WAN, LAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud networks
• Design, implement, and regularly test global network disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity plans.
• Analyze long-term network traffic trends to forecast bandwidth needs and propose infrastructure scaling strategies.
• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure
• Maintain core network services including DNS, DHCP, and IP address management
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues
• Perform lifecycle management including upgrades, patching, and hardware refresh
• Support network security controls including segmentation and access policies
• Provide Level 2/3 operational support and participate in incident and change management processes
• Serve as the final escalation point for complex Level 3 network incidents, conducting root-cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cloud, infrastructure, and security teams on global connectivity requirements
• Maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks
• Manage relationships with ISPs and hardware vendors, including circuit provisioning, SLA enforcement, and contract evaluations.
• Support contract lifecycle activities including renewals, negotiations, and cost optimization

Benefits

• Market-based base pay
• Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior