Senior Network Engineer

$110,000 - $180,000/Yr

Raft International - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Colorado Springs, CO

Accommodation

About the position

The Senior Network Engineer at Raft LLC is responsible for designing and installing both internal and external networks, testing and evaluating network systems to identify and resolve issues, and making improvements based on established guidelines. This role requires extensive experience in network engineering and the ability to mentor junior engineers while supporting a customer-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Design and install internal and external networks.
• Test and evaluate network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.
• Mentor and lead junior network engineers and team members.

Requirements

• Ten plus years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Solid experience with Cisco Nexus/Catalyst switches, Juniper routers and switches, Fortinet firewalls, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with WANs, encryption devices, VxLAN, multicast, BGP, OSPF, and Wireshark.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Obtain CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Great understanding of the project lifecycle and related processes.
• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing business requirements.
• Any of the following certifications: JNCDA, JNCDS-DC, JNCDS-SEC, CCNA, or equivalent.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Annual budget for tech/gadgets needs
• Monthly box of snacks
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• Team off-site in fun places!
• Generous Referral Bonuses