Network Engineer - Colorado - Life & Safety

Intrado is dedicated to saving lives and protecting communities, helping them prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical events. 

Today, our cutting-edge SaaS company is at the forefront of transforming the 911 emergency response continuum with next generation data-driven software. Intrado’s solutions allow enterprises, call takers, dispatchers, and first responders to make more informed decisions, respond quickly and safely, and ultimately serve their communities better. 

As a Network Engineer you will be responsible for participating in the activities associated with identifying and analyzing network requirements to develop detailed design specifications for data traffic and network enhancements. You’ll be coordinating assigned projects for completion from beginning to end and effectively communicating results to the end user. 

Location: 1601 Dry Creek Drive, Longmont Colorado. This role will require individuals to be onsite. 

MAJOR JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Staging and shipping of network equipment for 911 call center (PSAP) deployments
• Monitor network implementation, providing support in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide network design services which meet and exceed end user (e.g., client, internal customer, etc.) needs, ensuring adherence to established corporate and departmental policies and procedures
• Coordinate and define network requirements (e.g. design, configure, install, etc.) to include consulting with end users to determine the scope and objectives of proposed networking configurations
• Oversee the timely and accurate analysis of end user requirements, evaluating if network configuration is possible with existing resources and managing end user expectations to keep them at a realistic level
• Develop and implement network backup and recovery plans to maintain reliable network operating systems
• Develop detailed implementation plans to accommodate network growth, security, and enhancements by maximizing functionality of network equipment (e.g. routers, gateways, switches, etc.)
• Know and support approved corporate and departmental policies relating to business procedures, philosophies, and conduct
• Design network performance reports, detailing network status, for management in an accurate and timely manner
• Analyze data traffic patterns within network infrastructure, detecting operational problems and recommending improvements to ensure optimal performance
• Proactively identify symptoms and instabilities in a timely and accurate manner to include performing analysis, capacity planning, and testing for organizations network environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant for this job will be expected to meet the following minimum qualifications.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, computer engineer or a related field is required. 
  • Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements

Experience

• Minimum two years network infrastructure experience required
• Experience with monitoring and particularly with a Spectrum tool strongly preferred 

Technical

Based on assigned department or function the following qualifications my either be required or preferred:

• Hardware: Switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers
• Software: Unix, Windows OS, Cisco IOS (XE, XR, NX-OS), Juniper JUNOS, F5
• Telemetry: Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), network monitoring (Spectrum experience a plus), packet capture and analysis
• Network protocols: BGP, MPLS, QoS, ISIS/LDP, IPSec VPN, VPC, DMVPN, IPv6

Other

• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and Visio
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent certification
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), CISCO and multi-vendor experience

On-Call

• As needed

• Want to love where you work? At Intrado, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes what you’d expect (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match and flexible spending accounts), and several that go above and beyond – tuition reimbursement paid parental leave, access to a robust library of personal and professional training resources, employee discounts, critical illness, hospital indemnity, access to legal support, pet insurance, identity theft protection, an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) that includes free mental health resources/support, and more! Apply today to join us in work worth doing! 

The starting salary is anticipated between $80,000 and $87,500 to start and will be commensurate with experience.