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Network Engineer Government Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

TekSynap

Network Engineer

Denver, CO

Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities. * Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and ...

TekSynap

Network Engineer

Denver, CO

Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities. * Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and ...

Everwatch

Network Engineer

Aurora, CO

$72.12 - $110.58/hr

We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and ... That's why we need you, a network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the ...

TekSynap

Network Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities. * Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and ...

Everwatch

Network Engineer

Aurora, CO

$72.12 - $110.58/hr

We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and ... That's why we need you, a network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the ...

TekSynap

Network Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities. * Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and ...

Jacobs

Network Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

They are seeking a Network Engineer (CAN/LAN) to support government customer's global enterprise networks, with responsibilities including interpreting customer requirements, developing secure ...

RTL Networks Inc

Network Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

... government customers for extended-term contracts. By providing a wide array of professional ... RTL Networks has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer providing network hardware ...

Persistent Systems

Network Engineer

Fort Collins, CO

$116K - $131K/yr

As a Network Engineer, you'll be a critical member of the Persistent Systems technical team and ... Government and commercial applications. The radios are typically worn on the person, mounted to ...

TekSynap

Senior Network Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities. * Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and ...

Persistent Systems

Network Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$116K - $131K/yr

As a Network Engineer, you'll be a critical member of the Persistent Systems technical team and ... Government and commercial applications. The radios are typically worn on the person, mounted to ...

Persistent Systems

Network Engineer

Fort Collins, CO

$116K - $131K/yr

As a Network Engineer, you'll be a critical member of the Persistent Systems technical team and ... Government and commercial applications. The radios are typically worn on the person, mounted to ...

ANG Signal

Senior Network Engineer

Boulder, CO · On-site

$96K - $136K/yr

Health insurance ANG SIGNAL is looking for a Network Engineer to join our team supporting the federal government in Boulder,CO area. The successful candidate will provide network engineering and ...

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As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for network engineer government in Colorado is $114,657.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,600.00 and $140,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Network Engineer Government position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Network Engineer in a government setting, you need a robust understanding of network infrastructure, security protocols, and troubleshooting techniques, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with network management tools (such as Cisco IOS, Juniper, or Palo Alto), security frameworks, and certifications like CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Security+ is often required. Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are crucial for clear documentation and collaboration with team members. These competencies ensure secure, reliable communication networks that meet rigorous government standards and support critical public services.

What are some common challenges Network Engineers face working in government agencies?

Network Engineers in government roles frequently encounter unique challenges such as working with legacy systems, adhering to strict security and compliance requirements, and navigating multi-layered approval processes. They must ensure network reliability and safeguard sensitive data, often under tight budget constraints or during critical operations. Collaboration across various departments and adapting to evolving government policies are also typical aspects of the job. These challenges require adaptability, technical expertise, and strong problem-solving skills to ensure the secure and efficient operation of government networks.

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A Network Engineer in a government role is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient network infrastructures for government agencies. They ensure reliable connectivity, monitor network performance, and troubleshoot issues while complying with security regulations and protocols. This role often involves working with firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and encryption to protect sensitive government data. Additionally, Network Engineers may collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate threats and enhance network resilience.

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Architecture Engineer (Network Engineer II) (Government)

Architecture Engineer (Network Engineer II) (Government)

AT and T

Englewood, CO • On-site

$89K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

AT&T rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 724 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 82 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers' mission.
Our National Security Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video
and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.
AT&T has an opening for a Network Engineer (Campus Area Network/Local Area Network (CAN/LAN)): To support our government customer's global enterprise networks. This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at a government customer site in Aurora, CO.
The CAN/LAN service network architecture provides solutions for modernizing network components while supporting service delivery for customer requirements in a mission-focused operational enterprise. Our team is completely replacing a global enterprise network while providing design, engineering, and transition for a wide range of customer network requirements. This is a unique and rare opportunity to build and transition critical operations to a modern service provider network architecture.
Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Interpret customer requirements and apply standard design approaches for service delivery. Fully document designs with diagrams, bill of materials, cabling sheets, configurations, and other supporting documents.
  • Use our private test lab to evaluate new technologies and capabilities, test proposed changes to production networks, and recreate troubleshooting scenarios to support the production enterprise network.
  • Schedule maintenance windows for migrating user connections from legacy to the modern infrastructure transition services with little to no impact on critical data flows.
  • Provide technical expertise to Operations engineers and technicians, supporting fault isolation and resolution. Solve tough problems with innovative and scalable solutions.
  • Develop secure network designs including configurations that align with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and enterprise policies. Obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) for new devices, software, and capabilities.
  • Supervise (not manage) other network support specialists to plan, coordinate, and implement network services.
  • Develop and improve design products, processes, and systems for our team to work efficiently and effectively.
  • Although this position is focused on CAN/LAN, this opportunity offers the ability to learn and work on Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Networks (WANs).

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)
Required Qualifications:
Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master's and 4 years, bachelor's and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years. Required qualifications include the following:
  • Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
  • Experience specific to network engineering to include Tier III or higher network operations and/or network design and implementation.
  • Prior responsibility for production network hardware configurations for Cisco, Brocade, and/or Juniper.
  • Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting standard routing protocols in a production network, such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) or Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
  • Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting standard switching and trunking protocols in a production network, such as Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), 802.1q, and port-channels.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Network engineering and design experience specific to CAN/LAN. Experience should include application of industry standards, developing configurations, and integration of solutions into production environments.
  • Network engineering and design experience with MPLS WANs, network management tools, and firewalls.
  • Expert knowledge of routing and switching protocols and the ability to demonstrate knowledge through briefings and documentation. Extensive BGP experience a plus.
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent knowledge.
  • Initiative and disciplined to work unsupervised as part of a network engineering team. Experience establishing process, developing documents, and organizing repositories a plus.

Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Our Architecture Engineer (Network Engineer II) (Government) earns $89,200 - $180,000 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected • Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone
Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Englewood, Colorado
It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

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