Senior Network Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN, WAN, wireless, and Metropolitan Optical Ethernet (MOE) infrastructure.
• Support Cisco routing, switching, wireless, VPN, and firewall technologies.
• Administer and optimize Cisco CUCM, Microsoft Teams Voice, and other voice services.
• Troubleshoot complex network, wireless, and telephony issues across the district.
• Help improve network performance, resiliency, and security.
• Support Azure and AWS networking, including hybrid connectivity.
• Work closely with Information Security on segmentation, access controls, and other security initiatives.
• Mentor Network Administrators and serve as a technical resource for the team.
• Contribute to modernization projects, automation efforts, and continuous improvement.
• Document network standards, configurations, and operational procedures.

Successful candidates will have:

• 7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience with enterprise wireless and VoIP environments.
• Strong knowledge of routing, switching, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and QoS.
• Experience with Cisco networking technologies.
• Familiarity with Azure or AWS networking.
• Experience with automation tools such as Python, Ansible, or GitHub is a plus.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work collaboratively across teams.

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) is required. Certifications such as CCNP, CWNA, Meraki, JNCIA/JNCIS, or ITIL are helpful but not required., * Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Network engineering: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Golden, CO 80401 (Required)

Pulled from the full job description

• Professional development assistance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance, Our Infrastructure Services team supports technology that students, teachers, and staff rely on every day. You’ll work on large-scale enterprise systems, collaborate with experienced engineers, and have opportunities to lead projects that make a real impact across the district.

Salary: $92,387-$110,709 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Important Information

• Candidates must reside in the State of Colorado upon hire.
• Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete Jeffco’s pre-employment background and fingerprinting process.

Pay: $92,387.00 - $110,710.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Jeffco Public Schools is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure Services team. In this role, you’ll help design, implement, and support the enterprise network that serves more than 69,000 students and 14,000 employees across one of Colorado’s largest school districts.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving network performance, and helping shape the future of our infrastructure. You’ll work on everything from enterprise routing and wireless to voice, cloud connectivity, and network security while partnering with teams across IT to keep critical systems running.