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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Network / Security Engineer - **Company:** Root, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Paessler Router Traffic Grapher, Remote Access Technology, Security Information and Event Management, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Fortinet, Cisco - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1697e861-1aec-41c6-8b1f-283ff5d79d02 ## About the Role 7+ years of IT networking, security, compute and storage experience. This knowledge may have come from a tier 2 or 3 engineer role or similar position - Solid knowledge of TCP/IP stack and networking protocols that include OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS or others - Architect, deploy, manage, document and monitor networks which include switches, routers, VPNs, remote access, SD-WAN and security devices including firewalls, IDS, A/V, SIEM and other security or network components. - Broad experience in multiple security and networking products (Cisco, Palo Alto, Ruckus, Check Point or Fortinet) and monitoring tools (SolarWinds, LogicMonitor, PRTG and/or other) - Excellent listening and communication skills with an ability to work with a wide range of personalities and varying degrees of technical expertise and management levels. - Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills. ## Description Provide billable consulting services to Colorado client base. Work in tandem with Account Managers to understand client business and technical objectives and deliver IT network and security infrastructure solutions that meet or exceed expectations. Work in a diverse, challenging environment where you use a thorough understanding of the interactions between infrastructure components. Design, optimize and troubleshoot deployments of networking and security for on-prem, hybrid cloud and cloud environments. Duties Include: Become a highly utilized consultant by providing outstanding technical skills that bring excellent value to clients. Evolve to where you become an integral part of clients' IT staff and become a trusted advisor. Develop content for Statements of Work network and security infrastructure consulting projects and deliver services per the Statement of Work. Ensure clear communications during all phases of the project with clients and sales personnel. Maintain and build technical expertise through training, teaming with other engineers and expanding your scope of skills. Become or maintain subject matter expertise in the product areas for which you are assigned. Work with sales staff to develop new business and expand existing business. Be eager to expand your knowledge of other infrastructure disciplines by teaming on projects with engineering staff and through professional training. Develop strong vendor relationships by becoming technically excellent in your understanding of their products and how to position and integrate those products in client environments. 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