City of Boulder
SeniorNetworkEngineer
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“Senior Network Engineer at City of Boulder. Skills: Network Engineering, Network Administration, Cloud Networking, Network Security. Install network infrastructure. Manage network infrastructure”
Industry & Context.
Problem resolution; Troubleshooting; Diagnosis
On-call rotation, Tier 2-3 support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science, 8 years related experience, 5+ years network engineer experience
Nice to Have
Experience with Esri GIS software, Experience with 3-GIS, Experience with inside plant cabling, Experience with outside plant cabling, BICSI certification, FOA certification, Vendor certifications, Manufacturer certifications, Experience managing outside plant
What You'll Do.
Install network infrastructure
Manage network infrastructure
Monitor network infrastructure
Support network infrastructure
Lead strategic planning
Lead capacity planning
Lead functional design
Lead technical design
Resolve complex problems
Evaluate telecommunications vendor products
Coordinate activities
Implement network policies
Implement network standards
Ensure adherence to security procedures
Perform troubleshooting
Repair network hardware
Repair network software
Plan future network solutions
Plan future communication solutions
Provide technical assistance
Maintain connectivity
Maintain availability
Deliver highly available network connectivity
Procure network hardware
Manage service contracts
Manage network inventory
Manage network firmware
Replace network hardware
Install network components
Configure network components
Monitor network components
Create network inventories
Maintain network inventories
Create network documentation
Maintain network documentation
Administer network switching
Administer network routing
Administer Wi-Fi controllers
Administer access points
Administer point-to-point wireless
Administer leased circuits
Administer network firewalls
Administer firewall controllers
Administer web content filtering
Administer VPN solutions
Manage network automation
Manage central monitoring systems
Manage central notification systems
Manage centralized logging systems
Manage network metrics
Manage network analytics
Manage configuration management systems
Manage IP address management
Coordinate data center management
Administer electrical power systems
Administer UPS systems
Administer power distribution components
Provision electrical circuits
Create emergency restoration plans
Create disaster recovery plans
Ensure secure network operation
Comply with security guidelines
Comply with security policies
Participate in security audits
Perform security vulnerability scanning
Remediate detected vulnerabilities
Select public cloud solutions
Select public cloud architectures
Migrate on-premises systems
Integrate hybrid cloud architecture
Understand customer needs
Identify solution opportunities
Coordinate network connectivity solutions
Provide on-call technical support
Provide tier 2 support
Provide tier 3 support
Execute communication plans
Inform customers about outages
Inform customers about performance issues
Inform customers about security issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
IT staff; System administrators; Application developers; Database administrators; IT customers; Stakeholders; Network Architect; Physical plant infrastructure architect; Chief Information Security Officer
Full Job Description
It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder! **Application Deadline:** June 17, 2026 **Compensation Details:** Full Pay Range 111,280.00 - 166,920.00 Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time salaried position. **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Benefit Eligibility Group:** Non Union (30+ Hours) Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the [Employee Benefit Eligibility](http://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbouldercolorado.gov%2Fmedia%2F13476%2Fdownload%3Finline&data=05%7C02%7CMichaelE%40bouldercolorado.gov%7Cf04fb36accc74aac725b08dc0d80ccbd%7C0a7f94bb40af4edcafad2c1af27bc0f3%7C0%7C0%7C638400094048244561%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YPmIfk%2F2rjHi%2Ft3HIpoggfRzgS2pBiDma1OMEZRq104%3D&reserved=0) document to identify the benefits offered for this job. **Job Description Summary:** Under limited supervision, installs, manages, monitors, and supports the city’s local- and wide-area network infrastructure. Leads strategic and capacity planning efforts, functional and technical design of enterprise systems, and resolution of complex problems. Evaluates telecommunications vendor products in hardware, software, and services and recommends purchases consistent with the organization’s short- and long-term objectives. Coordinates activities between all affected areas to ensure success without unnecessary system outages to Innovation & Technology (IT) customers. Recommends and implements network policies and standards and ensures adherence to security procedures. Performs troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of network hardware and software related problems. Plans for future network and communication solutions to coincide with the long-term priorities, goals, and needs of the city. Provides technical assistance to IT staff and performs related duties as required. **Job Description:** **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSI
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