Bridgeview IT
Overview
The Lead Network Engineer will support a major data center transition and modernization project. This senior-level role will provide hands-on expertise in networking technologies, ensuring the smooth execution of cabling, hardware deployment, inventory management, and equipment replacement. The project involves transitioning from Cisco infrastructure to Aruba, with design and planning handled in partnership with an external vendor. While this role may require occasional onsite presence in Denver during project phases, ongoing responsibilities will be less frequent and focused on high-level oversight, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities
Lead the execution of a major network transition project in partnership with external vendors, including cabling, equipment installation, and cutover activities. Provide senior-level technical expertise across Cisco switches, Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper routers, and Aruba solutions. Support the replacement of end-of-life Cisco infrastructure with Aruba, ensuring seamless migration and minimal business disruption. Serve as the escalation point and technical lead for a team of network administrators. Oversee inventory management, hardware lifecycle, and in-person data center tasks as needed. Collaborate with vendor partners to validate designs, execute plans, and troubleshoot complex issues. Participate in off-hours or weekend work during project phases, while maintaining a standard senior-level schedule outside of transition activities. Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, ensuring best practices and knowledge transfer. Ensure network infrastructure meets enterprise standards for performance, scalability, and security. Required Experience
7+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or Network Manager in enterprise environments. Deep expertise in Cisco networking technologies, with hands-on experience in migration or replacement projects. Strong experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper routers, and Aruba networks. Demonstrated ability to lead execution of complex networking projects, including data center transitions. Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving advanced network issues beyond Tier 1–2 levels. Ability to work onsite at a data center as needed for project execution. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Preferred Skills
Familiarity with Citrix ADC load balancers and Silver Peak SD-WAN. Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud networking. Experience managing or mentoring network administrators. Benefits
BridgeView makes it easy to say “yes” to joining our team by providing exceptional benefits, with national Medical, Dental, Vision, Teladoc, and Life Insurance coverage effective on the first of the month from your date of hire. Our 401(k) is 4% matched and fully vested, and we offer voluntary benefits such as Short & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, AD&D, Legal Shield, etc. We help you take care of your mind with a paid subscription to the Calm app, and your wallet with cashback available through thousands of vendors (Ace Hardware, Verizon, Overstock.com, and more). About BridgeView
BridgeView is a talent and technology consulting company that helps business leaders build exceptional technology teams and deliver complex projects with confidence. Since 2005, BridgeView's tenured recruiting team has built a vast network of niche technologists and executive leadership candidates to help our clients solve their most complex talent challenges. Paired with strategic consulting services, BridgeView further delivers project collaboration in the areas of people, process, and technology. This blended approach allows clients to adjust in real-time to align with their budgets while receiving Big 5 expertise to meet their objectives. BridgeView. Within Sight. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made due to qualifications, merit, and business need. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
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The Lead Network Engineer will support a major data center transition and modernization project. This senior-level role will provide hands-on expertise in networking technologies, ensuring the smooth execution of cabling, hardware deployment, inventory management, and equipment replacement. The project involves transitioning from Cisco infrastructure to Aruba, with design and planning handled in partnership with an external vendor. While this role may require occasional onsite presence in Denver during project phases, ongoing responsibilities will be less frequent and focused on high-level oversight, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities
Lead the execution of a major network transition project in partnership with external vendors, including cabling, equipment installation, and cutover activities. Provide senior-level technical expertise across Cisco switches, Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper routers, and Aruba solutions. Support the replacement of end-of-life Cisco infrastructure with Aruba, ensuring seamless migration and minimal business disruption. Serve as the escalation point and technical lead for a team of network administrators. Oversee inventory management, hardware lifecycle, and in-person data center tasks as needed. Collaborate with vendor partners to validate designs, execute plans, and troubleshoot complex issues. Participate in off-hours or weekend work during project phases, while maintaining a standard senior-level schedule outside of transition activities. Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members, ensuring best practices and knowledge transfer. Ensure network infrastructure meets enterprise standards for performance, scalability, and security. Required Experience
7+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or Network Manager in enterprise environments. Deep expertise in Cisco networking technologies, with hands-on experience in migration or replacement projects. Strong experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Juniper routers, and Aruba networks. Demonstrated ability to lead execution of complex networking projects, including data center transitions. Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving advanced network issues beyond Tier 1–2 levels. Ability to work onsite at a data center as needed for project execution. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Preferred Skills
Familiarity with Citrix ADC load balancers and Silver Peak SD-WAN. Exposure to Azure or AWS cloud networking. Experience managing or mentoring network administrators. Benefits
BridgeView makes it easy to say “yes” to joining our team by providing exceptional benefits, with national Medical, Dental, Vision, Teladoc, and Life Insurance coverage effective on the first of the month from your date of hire. Our 401(k) is 4% matched and fully vested, and we offer voluntary benefits such as Short & Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, AD&D, Legal Shield, etc. We help you take care of your mind with a paid subscription to the Calm app, and your wallet with cashback available through thousands of vendors (Ace Hardware, Verizon, Overstock.com, and more). About BridgeView
BridgeView is a talent and technology consulting company that helps business leaders build exceptional technology teams and deliver complex projects with confidence. Since 2005, BridgeView's tenured recruiting team has built a vast network of niche technologists and executive leadership candidates to help our clients solve their most complex talent challenges. Paired with strategic consulting services, BridgeView further delivers project collaboration in the areas of people, process, and technology. This blended approach allows clients to adjust in real-time to align with their budgets while receiving Big 5 expertise to meet their objectives. BridgeView. Within Sight. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made due to qualifications, merit, and business need. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
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