Benefits:
- Hybrid
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Fort Collins, CO (Hybrid)
Contract or Full-Time
Virtual Interview.
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Infrastructure Engineer to design, modernize, and automate enterprise lab network environments supporting next-generation infrastructure platforms. This role focuses on transitioning traditional edge/core/aggregation network models to a modern spine-leaf architecture while implementing monitoring frameworks, IPAM modernization, and Linux-based automation tooling across multiple lab environments.
You will work closely with architecture, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable, high-performance, and automated network platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Network Architecture & Implementation
- Design and migrate traditional networks to spine-leaf architectures using Aruba-based infrastructure
- Support overlay gateway termination on both virtualized firewalls and physical ToR devices
- Build standardized network models for use across multiple lab environments
- Perform LAN/WAN topology design, validation, and performance optimization
Routing, Switching & Segmentation
- Configure and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching (Aruba, Cisco, HPE)
- Implement VLAN design, segmentation strategies, and traffic optimization
- Conduct site readiness assessments and network capacity planning
Monitoring & Observability
- Design and implement a comprehensive monitoring framework using OpsRamp
- Integrate dashboards, alerting, and log analysis (OpsRamp, ELK or equivalent)
- Ensure proactive detection of performance and availability issues
IPAM & Network Data Modernization
- Partner with external vendors to implement new IP Address Management (IPAM) systems
- Audit and reconcile VLANs, IP ranges, VTEPs, and historical ownership data
- Cross-reference network data with ticketing and operational systems
Linux Automation & Tooling
- Deploy and manage Linux-based infrastructure platforms across labs
- Develop custom scripts and automation to streamline network operations
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with routing and switching (Aruba, Cisco, HPE)
- Deep understanding of spine-leaf network architectures
- VLAN segmentation, LAN/WAN design, and enterprise troubleshooting expertise
- Experience with network monitoring platforms (OpsRamp preferred; ELK a plus)
- IPAM system implementation or migration experience
- Linux system administration and automation experience (Python, Bash preferred)
Nice to Have
- Experience with overlay networks and virtual firewalls
- Data center lab or R&D infrastructure environment experience
- Infrastructure automation frameworks (Ansible, scripts, APIs)
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour
About Us
We work to deliver profitability in your business – with effective communication, consulting, and interactive solutions. Following an Agile Work Approach, we make sure you get the ideal solutions at minimum expenses.
Work Approach
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal.
Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal.
Work Policy
We promote a collaborative work environment. We involve everyone working in the organization in community decisions and encourage them to think from a broader perspective. Our work process promotes flexibility and we maintain a high level of discipline at different levels of execution.
The Future
SelectMinds have years of experience in the domain helps us understand the need-of-the-hour better. This understanding drives us to a better future with every minute ticking. We believe we will be taking off major businesses from their flagship positions, with the products we are eyeing today.
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