Network Engineer

Compri Consulting is searching for a Network Engineer for a contract-to-hire position with our client based in Littleton, CO.

Staff Network Engineer (cross-section of relevant skills):

• Practical experience related to LAN, WAN, WLAN, VLAN, DMVPN, VPN, and high-availability/multipath/redundant routers, switches and firewalls in large 5G wireless provider network environment

• Support network protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, VLAN, TCP/IP, MPLS, Segment routing, IPv4, subnetting, routing

• General technical knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and platforms, including NCS, ASR, ISR, Nexus ACI/APIC

Project Implementation:

• Provide advanced technical leadership for complex project work

• Work with various teams to gather requirements, create specifications, and design solutions for 5G wireless network projects

• Supply advanced technical direction and leadership to the junior members of the 5G wireless network engineering team

• Provide hands-on implementation and ongoing care and maintenance for network projects

• Monitors ongoing availability of network services and processes via tools such as Cisco Prime Infrastructure applications and Solarwinds Orion

Network Operations:

• Follow necessary processes to ensure 5G wireless network systems and services meet an operational uptime of 99.95%

• Responsible for the design and implementation of network services and performs network testing and evaluation testing regularly

• Conducts advanced service provider network-level performance tuning as well as network performance audits regularly

• Monitors ongoing availability of network services and processes.

• Extensive knowledge of Cisco routers and switches (Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS)

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Network Engineering or related field; ten years as a data network specialist in a medium to large service provider or enterprise network; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of network monitoring and performance tools such as Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Wireshark, SolarWinds, etc.

• Strategic thinker, strong interest and aptitude in collaborative big picture, nation-wide network infrastructure roadmaps.

• A commitment to improving processes and to customer satisfaction.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Results-oriented team player who will work towards meeting team commitments and can work within a cross-functional team.

Compri values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Compri prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type including based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.