Network Engineer III (Contract – Onsite – Greenwood Village, CO)

A premier technology organization is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Engineer III (Contract – Onsite – Greenwood Village, CO) to join their critical Network Operations team. This six-month W2 contract position, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is ideal for a professional with robust problem-solving skills, exceptional teamwork abilities, and a profound passion for technology. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functioning and continuous evolution of essential network systems, aligning perfectly with the organization’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

Network Engineer III (Contract – Onsite – Greenwood Village, CO)

Location: Greenwood Village, CO – This is an Onsite role, requiring daily presence at the designated facility.

Employment Type: Six-month W2 Contract

Pay Range: $55 to $60 per hour

Industry: Computer and Mathematical

What You’ll Be Doing: Core Responsibilities Defining Network Excellence

As a Network Engineer III, you will be a key contributor to the design, implementation, and ongoing support of the organization’s critical network infrastructure. Your role will involve a blend of strategic planning, hands-on technical work, and collaborative problem-solving to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.

• Participation in Network Planning, Architecture, and Engineering: You will actively participate in network planning, architecture design, and engineering initiatives. This involves contributing to the strategic direction of the network, helping to define its future state, and translating business requirements into technical network designs. You will assist in evaluating various solutions, assessing their scalability, security, and integration capabilities to ensure the network can support evolving organizational needs. This includes involvement in capacity planning, technology roadmaps, and the lifecycle management of network components.
• Integration and Configuration of Communication Architectures: A core responsibility will be to integrate and meticulously depict communication architectures, topologies, and protocols into complete network configurations. This goes beyond simple device configuration; it involves understanding how different network layers interact, how various communication technologies (e.g., routing protocols, switching, VPNs) interoperate, and then accurately translating these complex interactions into functional, robust network deployments. You will ensure seamless connectivity and optimal data flow across diverse segments of the network, from local area networks (LANs) to wide area networks (WANs).
• Evaluation of New Products and Advanced Problem Resolution: You will be tasked with evaluating new products and technologies to assess their suitability for the existing network environment, potential benefits, and integration challenges. This includes conducting proof-of-concept testing, performance benchmarking, and cost-benefit analysis for hardware, software, and services. Furthermore, a significant portion of your role will involve performing network problem resolution, tackling complex issues that require in-depth analysis and advanced troubleshooting techniques to restore service and prevent recurrence.
• Assistance in Development and Documentation of Technical Standards: You will play a crucial role in assisting in the development and meticulous documentation of technical standards for network design, configuration, and operation. This includes creating and updating guidelines for network device hardening, cabling standards, IP addressing schemes, naming conventions, and operational procedures. Your contribution to comprehensive documentation ensures consistency, facilitates knowledge transfer, and promotes adherence to best practices across the Network Operations team and broader IT department.
• Provision of Escalated Tier Support: You will provide escalated tier support across various internal organizations and to third-party vendors. This means serving as a subject matter expert and an escalation point for complex network issues that cannot be resolved by lower-tier support teams. Your expertise will be critical in diagnosing intricate problems, collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g., server teams, application teams), and coordinating with external vendors to ensure timely and effective problem resolution, minimizing impact on business operations.

What’s Needed: Essential Qualifications and Expertise

To excel as a Network Engineer III, you’ll need a solid blend of academic knowledge, extensive hands-on experience, and a keen understanding of core networking principles. We are seeking a candidate who possesses:

• Educational Foundation or Equivalent Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field from an accredited institution is highly preferred. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and specialized training that demonstrates a strong grasp of networking fundamentals and advanced concepts will be considered. This foundational knowledge is crucial for tackling complex network challenges.
• Extensive Network Troubleshooting Experience: You must possess a minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in troubleshooting networking equipment. This experience should demonstrate a deep proficiency in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving complex issues across various network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. You should be adept at using network diagnostic tools, analyzing packet captures, and applying systematic troubleshooting methodologies to quickly restore network functionality.
• In-Depth Data Networking Knowledge: You must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of data networking principles, encompassing the entire OSI Model (understanding how each layer functions and interacts), comprehensive expertise in TCP/IP (including addressing, subnetting, routing, and common protocols like DNS, DHCP), and a solid understanding of Optical Transport technologies (e.g., fiber types, basic light path concepts, how optical networks carry data). This broad understanding is vital for managing a complex, converged network.
• Ability to Thrive in a Fast-Paced Team Environment: The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment is essential. This means you are adaptable, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and maintain composure under pressure. You should be a proactive team player who contributes positively to the group’s objectives.
• Moderate Experience with Security and Load Balancing: You should possess moderate experience with firewalls (e.g., rule configuration, policy management, VPN setup, basic troubleshooting) and load balancing technologies (e.g., understanding load balancing algorithms, virtual servers, health checks, and their role in application availability). This experience indicates an awareness of network security best practices and high-availability solutions.

What’s In It For You: Growth, Innovation, and Impact

This six-month contract position as a Network Engineer III in Greenwood Village, CO, offers more than just a job; it’s a pathway to significant professional development and a chance to contribute to impactful projects within a leading technology organization.

• Opportunity to Work on Medium to High Complexity Projects: You will be provided with the exciting opportunity to work on projects of medium to high complexity. These projects will challenge your technical skills, expose you to diverse networking scenarios, and allow you to contribute to critical infrastructure enhancements, directly impacting the organization’s capabilities.
• Chance to Coach and Mentor Less Experienced Staff: As a Network Engineer III, you will have the valuable chance to coach and mentor less experienced staff. This includes sharing your in-depth knowledge, guiding junior engineers through troubleshooting processes, reviewing their work, and contributing to their professional growth, thereby strengthening the entire Network Operations team.
• Engagement in a Dynamic and Innovative Work Environment: You will be fully engaged in a dynamic and innovative work environment where new technologies are constantly being explored and implemented. This fosters a culture of continuous learning and provides opportunities to contribute fresh ideas and solutions to complex networking challenges.
• Exposure to the Latest Networking Technologies and Industry Standards: This role offers extensive exposure to the latest networking technologies and industry standards. You will work with cutting-edge equipment, software-defined networking solutions, cloud networking integrations, and adhere to current best practices, ensuring your skills remain highly relevant and competitive in the evolving tech landscape.
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities: The organization is committed to your career trajectory, providing ample professional growth and development opportunities. This may include access to specialized training programs, industry certifications, workshops, and conferences, empowering you to continuously enhance your expertise and advance within the field of network engineering.

If this Network Engineer III role in Greenwood Village, CO, aligns with your extensive networking experience, passion for technology, and desire to contribute to critical infrastructure operations, we encourage you to learn more about this exciting six-month W2 contract opportunity.

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