Network Engineer III

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

Estimated annual base pay: $95,000(minimum) - $123,000(midpoint) - $152,000(maximum)

All Levels are eligible for the benefits below:

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 
• 401(k) match (4.5%)
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption Assistance  
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 
• Member referral bonus 
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 
• Voluntary benefits, including:  
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts 
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Key Responsibilities:

• Network Design and Implementation: Designs and deploys complex network infrastructures to meet organizational requirements and industry standards.
• Network Product Lifecycle Management: Oversees the complete lifecycle of network products, from procurement to decommissioning. Ensures regular maintenance and updates is applied to network equipment. Manages relationships with vendors.
• Technical Mentorship: Provides guidance and support through knowledge sharing withing the team and assists with the developing the skills of other network engineers on the team.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnoses and resolves intricate network issues to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. Available to work after hours and/or weekends, and on-call, as required.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Continuously monitors network performance, identifying and implementing enhancements to improve efficiency and reliability.

Key Skills:

• Network Design and Implementation: Designs and deploys complex network infrastructures to meet organizational requirements and industry standards.
• Routing and Switching: Proficient in configuring and managing routing and switching protocols.
• Troubleshooting Expertise: Diagnoses and resolves network issues efficiently using advanced technical skills.
• Performance Optimization: Skilled in monitoring and optimizing network performance metrics.
• Wireless Network Optimization: Optimize wireless network performance coordinating site surveys to identify optimal access point placement and using tools to monitor and optimize network performance.
• VoIP Design and Optimization: Proficiency in designing and optimizing voice networks. Advanced knowledge of data and voice protocols.
• Integration and Optimization of Cloud Networks: Expertise in integrating cloud networks with on-premises networks and optimizing network performance. This includes configuring hybrid cloud solutions, implementing VPNs and direct connections, to ensure seamless connectivity and optimal performance.
• Lifecycle Management and Optimization: Manages the entire lifecycle of network products, from procurement to decommissioning. This includes optimizing inventory management processes, ensuring that products are maintained and updated regularly, and managing vendor relationships.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration and Training: Skilled in collaborating with other departments to ensure that network solutions align with organizational goals. Conducts training sessions to develop other network engineers.
• Project Management: Experienced in leading network related projects from planning to execution.

Application window is anticipated to close 14 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).   All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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