Network Engineer at Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position is responsible for installation, management, maintenance, capacity planning design and engineering for the organization’s LAN/WAN data network infrastructure.

Duties & Responsibilities:    
ESSENTIAL:

•  Develops network design and plans for organizational networks and develops and implements a five year network plan that takes into account growth, high availability and disaster recovery.


•  Regularly monitors the performance, availability and latency of network systems.


•  Plans, coordinates and conducts functional and feasibility studies and cost/benefit analyses to determine the adaptability of established and proposed information system network applications.


•  Develops and supports standards for the use of wide-area network (WAN) services and recommends policies for WAN desktop hardware and software.


•  Evaluates new technologies, methodologies and Information Technology trends to ensure that network infrastructure meets current and future needs.


•  Maintains Information Technology inventory records of wide-area and local-area network hardware and software as well as coordination of repairs and quality control tests.

 OTHER:

•  All other job-related duties, as assigned.

 
Qualifications:    

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or closely related field preferred


•  CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) highly desired


•  A minimum of five years of experience in the analysis, installation, administration and troubleshooting of all aspects of a data network


•  A minimum of five years of experience working with TCP/IP, VPN, IPsec, tunneling, T1, T3, DSL, ISDN, fiber optics, gigabit Ethernet, VLANs, 802.11x(WiFi), OSPF, BGP, Cisco IOS, VRRP, QOS, ACLs, VoIP, spanning tree, SNMP, RADIUS, IPS/IDS


•  Proficiency in wired network as well as wireless (WiFi) network security and encryption standards


•  Proficiency in testing procedures/safe practices re data loss and high data integrity


•  Proficiency in network monitoring and performance management systems


•  Proficiency in CAT 5/CAT3 cabling and multi/single node fiber optics


•  Proficiency in network design and planning technologies


•  Proficiency with specialized test equipment


•  Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing


•  Ability to use sound judgment


•  Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details


•  Ability to support critical systems after hours, nights and weekends as needed

OR:

•  An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

•  The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 9/23/2024. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

 

RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

 

For a full statement of RTD's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy, or for information on filing an EEO complaint, please select the applicable link below: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy

Pay Range:

$92,003.00 - $129,954.50 Annual

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy ( https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf )

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

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