Network Engineer III

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Network Engineer on behalf of our Fortune 500 telecommunications client in Greenwood Village, CO. This role will support the build, organization, and maintenance of lab-based network environments. This role is highly focused on Layer 1 infrastructure, including cabling, equipment installation, and physical network setup.

Position Summary:
The Network Engineer is responsible for hands-on lab infrastructure work, including cable installation, terminations, labeling, and ensuring all physical network components are installed and documented to a high standard. This role supports engineering and testing teams by delivering reliable, well-organized lab environments.

Key Responsibilities:
* Perform Layer 1 network build activities, including cable routing, installation, and equipment connectivity
* Install, terminate, test, and manage coax, Cat5/Cat6, and fiber cabling
* Support installation and physical setup of network devices, including ONUs
* Label and organize network equipment, cabling, and patching infrastructure
* Maintain clean, scalable, and well-documented lab environments
* Ensure all builds follow established standards for cable management and documentation
* Support lab operations by maintaining infrastructure readiness for testing and development

REQUIREMENTS:
* Hands-on experience with Layer 1 network infrastructure
* Experience with coax, Cat5/Cat6, and fiber cabling installation and termination
* Familiarity with network hardware installation and physical connectivity
* Ability to accurately label and document network builds
* Basic computer skills and experience working in technical environments

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in lab, testing, or network infrastructure environments
* Background in cable installation or field operations
* Familiarity with structured cabling standards and fiber connectivity
* Experience supporting broadband or access network environments

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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