Network Engineer

Job Summary Our client is seeking a Network Engineer to build, maintain, and support network infrastructure across lab and test environments. This is a hands-on build-and-operate position focused on BGP routing, firewall requests, network provisioning, incident response, and infrastructure changes. The environment includes routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, and F5. Core ResponsibilitiesConfigure, support, and troubleshoot BGP routing within a multi-vendor network environmentProcess firewall rule requests across Palo Alto platformsComplete network provisioning tasks, including IP address allocation, VLAN creation, switch port configuration, and DNS record managementTroubleshoot network outages, routing problems, connectivity issues, and device failuresConfigure and support Cisco routers and switches through the command lineDocument infrastructure changes and before-and-after validation in JiraMaintain device inventory and IP address records in NetBoxSupport firmware upgrades, hardware replacements, and configuration migrationsCreate and update runbooks for recurring network tasksCoordinate daily with local and offshore engineering resources Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)1+ years of hands-on networking experience within a lab, Network Operations Center, data center, junior engineering role, or comparable home lab environmentHands-on experience configuring, supporting, or troubleshooting BGP routingUnderstanding of BGP fundamentals, including peering, neighbor relationships, route advertisement, and path selectionCCNA certification or equivalent practical networking knowledgeHands-on experience working through the Cisco IOS or NX-OS command lineStrong understanding of subnetting, VLANs, IP addressing, and routing conceptsUnderstanding of firewall rules, including source, destination, ports, actions, and security zones Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)Exposure to Juniper Junos through professional work, lab experience, or certification studyExperience supporting Palo Alto firewallsBasic scripting experience with Python, Bash, or a similar languageExperience working with distributed or offshore engineering teamsData center experience, including device installation, cabling, or rackingFamiliarity with NetBox, Infoblox, or another IP address management platformExperience supporting F5 load balancers Key Competencies & BehaviorsSelf-directed approach to troubleshooting and completing assigned workWillingness to research technical issues through vendor documentation and other available resources before escalatingStrong communication skills when coordinating across teams and time zonesCareful documentation and validation of network changesAbility to recognize technical limits and escalate issues with clear supporting detailsComfortable working in a hands-on environment with changing priorities and active infrastructure Work EnvironmentLocation: Denver, ColoradoSchedule: OnsiteEmployment Type: Contract Compensation & BenefitsPay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $31.00 and $45.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance PlansEmployee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy