Senior Network Administrator

Sr Network Engineer (Cisco) – Contract‑to‑Hire (Colorado Springs, CO) Position type: Contract‑to‑Hire, 6‑month contract with strong potential for full‑time conversion. Location: Colorado Springs, CO (on‑site with hybrid flexibility). Pay: $43.27/hr (equivalent to $100,000‑$104,000 annually). Responsibilities Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and infrastructure issues. Manage and support Cisco routing and switching across WAN/LAN environments. Configure and maintain VLANs, subnets, and network segmentation. Administer and update firewall policies in a Fortigate environment. Perform network adds, moves, and changes. Support monitoring tools and contribute to ongoing improvements. Collaborate with internal IT teams to ensure system stability and performance. Required Qualifications Strong experience with Cisco networking (routing & switching). Hands‑on troubleshooting experience in an enterprise environment. Ability to work independently and quickly adapt to existing infrastructure. Solid understanding of network fundamentals (VLANs, subnetting, WAN/LAN). Experience managing and maintaining network infrastructure. Preferred / Bonus Skills Firewall experience (Fortigate preferred). Experience with F5, wireless networks, and data center environments. Automation mindset (e.g., Ansible or similar tools). Relevant certifications (CCNA or higher preferred). Schedule & Environment Schedule: Primarily on‑site with flexibility for hybrid work. Environment: Stable, low‑pressure, collaborative with high autonomy. Growth: Opportunity to contribute ideas and improve systems. Benefits Medical, dental & vision. 401(k)/Roth. Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D). Short and long‑term disability. Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA). Transportation benefits. Employee Assistance Program. Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave). Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr