Network Infrastructure Engineer

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.

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.