What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer, Denver position at Indigo?
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Network Engineer to design, implement and maintain our network infrastructure across on premises data centres and cloud environments. Ideally you'll work from our Denver NOC, yet will also consider someone in the same time zone.
Key Responsibilities
Network deployment
At Indigo, you’ll join an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering you to reach your full potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals. As a leader in the telecoms industry, Indigo offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic market projected to expand from US $1657.70 billion in 2020 to US $2395.47 billion by 2027. With over two decades of experience and a presence in 90 countries, we specialize in cutting-edge technologies like Fixed Line, 5G, Edge DC, and Subsea. Recognized as one of the UK’s top-performing privately-owned technology companies, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees, fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere with over 30 nationalities. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation ensures a brighter future. As a proud recipient of the ‘Investors in People’ Gold Award, we invest in your growth and development. Join Indigo and make a real difference in an organization that offers unparalleled opportunities at the right place and time. Embark on an exciting journey with us.
At Indigo, our smart, ambitious teams are dedicated to supporting our customers. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve goals and exceed customer expectations. For over twenty-five years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading network carriers and hyperscalers, with a diverse talent pool we celebrate differences, inviting new ideas, creativity, collaboration, and passion from every employee. Our commitment extends beyond the present, as we cultivate and mentor the next generation to access limitless growth opportunities. At Indigo, we understand that our people are the heart of our success. We are deeply committed to nurturing a work culture that prioritizes the well-being and growth of our employees. We take pride in listening to our team and taking action to continually enhance our company’s support and enriching environment. Our diversity is our strength, coming together as one team, we foster an atmosphere of respect and inclusivity, where collaborating with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles empowers us to evolve into better professionals and leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Network deployment
- Prepared to be the point of contact for technical tasks.
- Configure and install network devices and services; routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, VXLAN, etc; ensuring stable, scalable, secure architectures.
- Design and implement Fortinet based security solutions (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer); monitor and optimize their performance.
- Operate and troubleshoot routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP; support Layer 2 technologies including VLANs, STP and VXLAN.
- Develop network automation and remediation scripts in Python and maintain scripts for monitoring using SNMP.
- Familiar with tools such as wireshark and tcpdump for troubleshooting and fault analysis.
- Install and maintain datacentre network racks and structured cabling; perform cable management and ensure wiring is documented and colour coded for easy fault detection.
- Manage power sources and environmental controls in the datacentre facility; liaise with facilities teams on AC/DC power, HVAC and rack layout.
- Implement next generation firewalls, VPNs and intrusion prevention systems; conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
- Monitor network performance and capacity; analyse traffic using network monitoring tools such as Wireshark, SolarWinds or PRTG; plan upgrades and patches.
- Participate in on call rotation and respond to afterhours incidents and deployment requests.
- Document network designs, configurations, policies and procedures; maintain asset inventories and cabling diagrams.
- Follow ITIL based change, incident and problem management processes; help develop runbooks and knowledge articles.
- Work closely with system administrators, security engineers and application teams to support new services and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Provide Level 2/3 support, mentor junior staff and assist with infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrate understanding of network security and industry best practices.
- Follows industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
- Willingness to upskill and pursue relevant certifications for professional development.
- Able to work independently and thrive in a vibrant working environment.
- Ability to work unsupervised and think creatively to solve complex problems.
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work under pressure.
- Availability for on call and overtime whenever necessary
- Possesses the right to work in the USA.
- Willingness to support after hours or emergency work and to remain on call.
- Proven hands-on network engineering experience; CCNP level knowledge or higher preferred.
- Experience working with Cisco products, ideally Firepower (NGFW) and Cisco FMC.
- Demonstrated experience with Fortinet products (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer); NSE7 certification desirable.
- Exposure to Azure networking or willingness to obtain the Azure Network Engineer Associate certification.
At Indigo, you’ll join an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, empowering you to reach your full potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals. As a leader in the telecoms industry, Indigo offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic market projected to expand from US $1657.70 billion in 2020 to US $2395.47 billion by 2027. With over two decades of experience and a presence in 90 countries, we specialize in cutting-edge technologies like Fixed Line, 5G, Edge DC, and Subsea. Recognized as one of the UK’s top-performing privately-owned technology companies, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our employees, fostering a respectful and inclusive atmosphere with over 30 nationalities. Our commitment to sustainability and innovation ensures a brighter future. As a proud recipient of the ‘Investors in People’ Gold Award, we invest in your growth and development. Join Indigo and make a real difference in an organization that offers unparalleled opportunities at the right place and time. Embark on an exciting journey with us.
At Indigo, our smart, ambitious teams are dedicated to supporting our customers. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve goals and exceed customer expectations. For over twenty-five years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading network carriers and hyperscalers, with a diverse talent pool we celebrate differences, inviting new ideas, creativity, collaboration, and passion from every employee. Our commitment extends beyond the present, as we cultivate and mentor the next generation to access limitless growth opportunities. At Indigo, we understand that our people are the heart of our success. We are deeply committed to nurturing a work culture that prioritizes the well-being and growth of our employees. We take pride in listening to our team and taking action to continually enhance our company’s support and enriching environment. Our diversity is our strength, coming together as one team, we foster an atmosphere of respect and inclusivity, where collaborating with individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and thinking styles empowers us to evolve into better professionals and leaders.