Netwok Engineer - Local candidate of Colarado Only

Title Network Engineer

Location - Denver, CO - Hybrid - Local Candidate Only

Position Description

Primary Job Duties

1. Duty: Network Lead on Enterprise Projects 55%

Serves as the technical lead for enterprise-level network initiatives, defining architectures,

proposing solutions, and establishing operational procedures that support all State agencies. This

role requires deep knowledge and expertise in Network Services including Cisco Catalyst Center

(Cisco DNA Center) and automation-driven network management to deliver secure, scalable,

and efficient services across the enterprise.

1. Develops comprehensive project documentation, including network architecture

diagrams, security models, automation workflows, and compliance standards.

1. Creates and manages detailed project plans, timelines, and implementation schedules to

ensure timely delivery of network modernization initiatives.

1. Evaluates, documents, and improves existing and new systems and procedures, with a

focus on intent-based networking, assurance, and policy-driven automation.

1. Leads adoption of advanced Catalyst Center features such as automated provisioning,

template-based configuration, powered assurance, path trace analysis, application

telemetry, and proactive issue detection.

1. Provides technical mentorship to team members, fosters knowledge sharing, and delivers

advisory services to customers and IT leadership to influence enterprise network strategy.

Additional duties include providing technical input, mentoring team members, and offering

technical guidance and advisory services to customers and IT staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Capacity planning for LAN, WAN, WLAN growth and operations.
• Establishing hardware and software standards.
• Evaluating industry best practices and recommending technologies that improve

efficiency and streamline operations.

• Coordinating with operations teams to ensure network security compliance.
• Contributing to strategic and tactical goals for network operations.
• Engaging in long-range planning and technology adoption.

Minimum required qualifications and experience:

• 7+ years of hands-on professional experience in network operations and support
• 5+ years configuring routing and switching for local campus and wide area networks
• 5+ years of managing Network monitoring applications
• 5+ years of managing Cisco Wireless Infrastructure
• 3+ years of managing Cisco Catalyst Center/DNA Center (and automation)
• 3+ years professional experience in network design, architecture, and implementation
• 3+ years of acting as the technical lead on network projects
• Experience with developing network topologies and diagrams
• Experience with creating technical project documentation, method of procedures, and

technical reference guides

• Associate degree or equivalent network certifications in computer and information

technologies related field

• Demonstrated excellence in communications, team work, and customer service skills

Highly desirable qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor degree in computer and information technologies related field from an

accredited college/university

• Cisco Professional and/or Expert certifications such as Cisco Certified Network

Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Internet Expert (CCIE)

• Professional networking experience with Cisco Catalyst Center
• Professional networking experience with Wireless Technologies
• Professional networking experience with Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE) application
• Professional networking experience with Data Center technologies
• Professional networking experience with Software-Defined Access technologies
• Professional networking experience with Software-Defined WAN (SDWAN)
• Professional networking experience with scripting and automation

Length of assignment is potentially one year, depending on project progress and budget approvals.

Will require a standard background check, along with clearance from the Colorado Department of Public Safety, the Colorado Department of Human Services, and the Colorado Department of Revenue, including the Lottery Division.

Work schedule-Flexible work hours-40 hrs./week. Occasional after-hours and weekend work is required.

On-Call Duty: Participation in a rotational on-call schedule is required.

1. Project Overview-See attached
2. Scope of Work-See attached

iii. Deliverables-See attached

1. Experience and Skills Required-See attached
2. Experience and Skills Preferred-Ability to work independently from start to finish
3. Frequency of Status Reports-Weekly

vii. State Provided Items-laptop

viii. Percentage of Time Worked On-site/Off-site will vary, but a safe estimation is 40% onsite, 60% offsite. At times, maybe more or maybe less. Will require a flexible candidate that can work on weekends if needed as well. Must live and work in Colorado with a valid Colorado Driver's License.

1. Required Travel/Expenses-Periodic travel to remote work sites is required. The majority of 1 day in-state travel is in Denver, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins. If drive time exceeds 3 hours, an overnight stay will be approved. Travel will be reimbursed in accordance with State Travel Policies and will be entered into and approved within dot Staff.
2. Type of Interview: Google Meets or in person