Sr Network Engineer - CCIE Contract 1
About The Position
The Network Engineer – Global Network Services is responsible for the performance, reliability, and continuous optimization of Advanced Energy’s global network infrastructure. The role ensures secure, scalable, and available connectivity across enterprise environments and provides strategic leadership in vendor management and networking-services contract oversight. The position serves as the lead network engineering authority for the Americas region, with ownership of regional networking services delivery and performance. The role is based in an office environment in Denver or Fort Collins, Colorado. It requires 10 or more years of network engineering experience supporting enterprise or global environments, a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, and strong knowledge of enterprise networking technologies. An industry certification such as CCIE is noted.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of network engineering experience supporting enterprise or global environments.
- 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.
- Experience with enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco.
- Experience managing vendor relationships, complex high-value contracts, and contract reviews.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Industry certifications such as CCIE.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and support global WAN, LAN, wireless, and hybrid cloud networks.
- Design, implement, and regularly test global network disaster recovery 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 refreshes.
- 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 and conduct root-cause analysis 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
- Multiple medical plans.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
- Paid vacation starting at three weeks, seven days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays.
- Eight hours of paid volunteer time off.
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave for both parents.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs.
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and legal assistance.
- Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Career Level
Senior
