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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Network Supervisor - **Company:** Colorado Springs Utilities - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $159,473.0 - $167,440.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Catalyst (Software), Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), IP Address Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Connections, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Data Center Networking, Documentation System, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E7870C6A45CA488A8940DB43E298F609/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field-or equivalent experience * 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in network engineering, infrastructure, or closely related technology environments * Experience with vendor management, lifecycle planning, capital delivery, and coordination of external resources supporting network work * Experience leading major network platform migrations, upgrades, and lifecycle transitions while maintaining stability in live production environments * Experience leading network engineering teams responsible for production enterprise, data center, or critical infrastructure networks * Ability to work across IT, cybersecurity, operations, facilities, and business partners to align priorities and deliver outcomes * Technical depth to guide network design, operational standards, escalations, and infrastructure decisions across complex environments * Strong foundation across routing, switching, data center networking, structured cabling, and network security concepts * Experience supporting high-availability environments where reliability, change control, and operational continuity are critical * Experience overseeing both physical and logical network infrastructure, including architecture, standards, documentation, and operational readiness * Experience with data centers, communications rooms, colocation, or other facilities where network availability and site readiness are essential * Ability to set standards, drive accountability, and lead teams through competing operational, project, and support demands Preferred Experience: * Cisco enterprise networking experience, including Catalyst, Nexus, wireless, ACI, or comparable data center networking platforms * Network security experience with Palo Alto or equivalent platforms supporting segmentation, firewall policy, VPN, and secure connectivity * WAN, edge, and cloud-connected networking experience, including SD-WAN, MPLS, carrier services, Azure connectivity, ExpressRoute, or hybrid architectures * Familiarity with network monitoring, configuration management, IP address management, logging, or documentation tools that support reliable operations * Experience in critical infrastructure, OT/SCADA, utility, or other highly available environments operating 24/7/365 * Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, ITIL, or similar PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: * Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (1/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other criteria are met. * Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions within an office working environment. ## Description Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking an operationally focused, people-centered Network Supervisor to lead our Network Enterprise Services (NES) team. This role is responsible for the design, operation, and evolution of core network infrastructure across enterprise, data center, communications room, and utility environments. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in complex, always-active environments and is motivated by delivering reliable, secure, and scalable network infrastructure that supports critical utility operations. As the NES Supervisor, you will lead a team responsible for end-to-end network infrastructure across logical and physical environments. Success requires strong network engineering expertise, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to deliver large-scale change while maintaining stability in a live environment. How You'll Make an Impact: * Provide first-level leadership for the NES team, including priorities, performance management, coaching, workforce planning, and accountability for outcomes * Develop staff while reinforcing growth, operational discipline, and reliable support for critical infrastructure * Drive major network platform migrations, upgrades, lifecycle work, and transformation efforts while protecting stability in live environments * Establish and enforce engineering, documentation, change management, and operational standards across logical and physical network environments * Balance incidents, ongoing operations, and project delivery while maintaining service continuity * Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, facilities, and business partners to align priorities and deliver outcomes * Oversee network connectivity and readiness across enterprise systems, OT/SCADA environments, data centers, communications rooms, colocation facilities, and external partners * Oversee structured cabling, rack and cabinet standards, physical network infrastructure, and facility-based readiness across CSU locations * Manage vendor relationships, statements of work, contracts, lifecycle planning, capital delivery, and external resources supporting network work * Ensure network security controls, segmentation, firewall standards, audit requirements, and OT/IT cybersecurity expectations are applied consistently * Support disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience planning for network-dependent systems and services * Guide incident response and escalations, ensuring timely decisions and coordinated resolution * Own capital and operating budget planning and provide input to technology roadmaps for network infrastructure and related services ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)