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Intermediate Network Engineer

Job Type: **Information Technology**

Pay Range **$85,554 to $100,650**

Location **Colorado Springs, CO**

Date First Posted **5/30/25**

Applications are being accepted through: 6/13/25

_*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted._

Intermediate Network Engineer

Why should you apply?

Our Network Enterprise Services (NES) team is seeking an experienced network professional with a strong background in routing, switching, and cybersecurity. Across a nearly 3.400 square mile footprint, our team oversees the planning, design, installation, maintenance, and support of communications infrastructure for IT, OT, wireless, and data center networks, along with their reliability and performance. NES also manages communications security technologies, including firewalls and VPNs. In this role, you will configure, install, deploy, and manage IT and OT access routers and switches, wireless controllers and access points, and network security devices for the entire organization. You will have the opportunity to be part of several network projects, including an upgrade to the next generation of Software Defined Networking in two onsite data centers, and a network security architecture change.

What will you be doing?

+ High emphasis on implementing network access requests for users and systems

+ Configuring and supporting Ethernet-based internal and external network connections and interfaces, and developing and maintaining network configuration management applications

+ Troubleshooting network performance issues, and creating and maintaining network availability management processes and techniques

+ Monitoring and analyzing the organization-wide communications system performance to ensure high-quality transmission

+ Performing network installations and configurations

+ Testing and validating circuits, hardware, and connections for proper configuration and performance, and ensuring all equipment and cabling are installed for network reliability

+ Installation and maintenance of wireless systems.

+ Implementing LANs and WANs across the organization

+ Implementing, installing, upgrading, testing, and troubleshooting telecommunications services and equipment

+ Installing, monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links, and making recommendations for improvements

+ Creating and maintaining documentation related to network configuration, network mapping, and equipment service records

+ Through lifecycle, continuous improvement, and project initiatives, adopt new network technologies and tools to improve network efficiencies and system operations

_Please note that this position operates on a 24/7 on-call rotation schedule._

Who You Are...

+ Relevant and progressively responsible experience with the implementation and troubleshooting of firewall configurations and other network security measures

+ Relevant and progressively responsible experience with implementing and troubleshooting layer 2 & 3 network routing protocols

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, telecommunications, computer networking, or a closely related field, or 2 to 4 years of progressive experience as a network technician

+ Knowledge of and experience with Cisco and Palo Alto Firewalls is valued

+ Knowledge of and experience with Cisco ACI, Cisco Prime, Cisco ISE, and SolarWinds is valued

+ CCNA and other related certifications are valued

Who We Are...

Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continually strive to stay ahead of the business curve, with a priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology, and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. We were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in the sixth most desired place to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021).

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

+ Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge

+ Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year

+ Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave

+ Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

+ Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather

+ Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time

+ Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire

+ Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $10.00 a month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements

+ Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage

+ Vision – A Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery

+ Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans

+ Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more

+ Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones

+ Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available

+ Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement

+ Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

_ATTENTION_** **_:_

+ _All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days._

+ _Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate._

+ _Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension)._ **_Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States._**

**Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.** Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.

For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

**Accessibility Accommodations** . If you are an individual with a disability or disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at [email protected] or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as the result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

**E-Verify and Right to Work Notice** . Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

**Have a question?** If you have a question about a position or need assistance from a recruiter, email us at [email protected] or call 719-668-7500.

Job Type: Information Technology