Network Engineer (Information Technology)

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.

RTD unfortunately does not offer sponsorship for employment. This includes sponsorship required now or in the future and includes persons who currently have status via an F-1 visa, OPT, STEM-OPT, H-1B, TN-1, or Form I-766 included. Only applications that require no sponsorship now or in the future will be considered.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application will result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed. This posting will cease accepting applications on Wednesday, July 30th 2025.

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:

• Ability to stand and sit for an extended length of time. Ability to occasionally walk on uneven terrain to include railroad ballast and icy ground. Ability to climb ladders and enter/exit vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work in various environments, which can include, but is not limited to, working with dust, dirt, gravel, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, various temperatures, for an extended length of time as well as in various outdoor, sometimes extreme, weather conditions as required.
• Ability to stay alert and aware of surrounding operating environment.
• Ability and willingness to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50lbs., push/pull up to 100 lbs., and work with arms held in an overhead position.

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of Wednesday July 30th, 2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team at rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com.

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.