Network Engineer

Description

The Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (BACB®) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1998 to provide professional credentialing services for practitioners of behavior analysis services. We are located in Littleton, CO with beautiful views of the adjacent Rocky mountains. Take a moment to watch a one-minute video that explains what we do BACB - What We Do!

At the BACB we strive to provide an inclusive and rewarding culture. We provide a work environment that focuses on positive reinforcement with a continual feedback loop to help staff achieve success. A healthy work-life balance is critical and the BACB provides exceptional benefits that promote self-care and wellness. All full-time staff enjoy:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance premiums paid 100% by the BACB for the employee and all eligible dependents. Employees don't pay any contributions for benefit premiums!
• Short-and-long term disability policy for the employee paid 100% by the BACB
• The BACB provides $50,000 life insurance and AD&D policies at no cost to the employee
• Annual $500 FSA contribution by the BACB
• Employer funded 401(k) contributions up to a 4% annual match and discretionary contributions for eligible staff
• 18 days of Paid Time Off in first year of employment plus 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement available
• Student loan paydown plan available
• Reimbursement for relevant professional development events
• Free solar-powered electric car charging on-site

The BACB is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our IT team. The successful candidate meets the required education and experience but also enjoys:

• Working in the office with the IT team
• Participating in collaborative discussions with team members
• Learning and professional development

The ideal candidate is Azure certified, but it is not a requirement. The BACB offers professional development and would support the successful candidate in obtaining Azure certification.

Position Summary: The Network Engineer is part of the Information Technology team, with the primary responsible of managing and optimizing our cloud and network environments to support the business needs. This role requires expertise in modern cloud infrastructure and network management, with a strong understanding of Microsoft 365 and cybersecurity best practices. Experience with Microsoft Azure is highly desired, as the role involves maintaining our Azure environments, implementing new systems and automations, and making recommendations aligned with industry best practices. 

Salary Range: $90,000 - $92,100 with a $5,000 sign-on bonus after successful completion of 90 days of employment.

To be considered all applications must be completed and include a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position will remain open until filled.

Requirements

• Administer Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID, maintaining secure and efficient access management.
• Architect, administer, and troubleshoot cloud networks and hosted systems, with a strong preference for Azure experience.
• Uphold and enhance systems and network security standards.
• Implement systems automation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide training to other team members on cloud technologies and best practices, with a focus on Microsoft environments.
• Create documentation for troubleshooting cloud environments, including Azure where applicable.
• Design and implement disaster recovery solutions and regularly test them to ensure business continuity.
• Oversee the daily backup of cloud environments and regularly test backup solutions to ensure quick recovery when needed.
• Monitor and analyze cloud resource utilization, planning and executing capacity upgrades as required.
• Lead the management and maintenance of assigned cloud environments, with a strong preference for Azure experience.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies. Propose and implement enhancements to improve performance, reliability, and security.
• Build and maintain infrastructure, application, and data flow diagrams for cloud environments, including Azure where applicable.
• Consistently perform upgrades, updates, and maintenance for cloud environments to guarantee optimal performance.
• Ensure all cloud solutions adhere to enterprise-wide security and compliance controls, regularly auditing and reviewing to enforce these policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong communication skills, adept at both technical and non-technical interactions.
• Effective collaboration skills to meet internal goals and deliver excellent client service.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth in technology and industry knowledge.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience network design and  support, including business-grade switches, firewalls, wireless systems, & routers.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with various security solutions including EDR, MDR, IPS/IDS, & other threat monitoring technologies.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with multiple Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Entra, Exchange, Intune, Microsoft365, etc.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience of advanced virtualization experience (preferably in HyperV).
• Demonstratable experience in Azure cloud-based technologies.
• Certifications strongly preferred: MCSE, CISSP, AZ-104, MS-102

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and video conferencing.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the ability to lift and carry a laptop, lift files, open filing cabinets, frequently type, bend and reach as necessary is essential to the position.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a regular in-person full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening, holidays, and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Campus Wellness: The BACB is a tobacco free work environment. The consumption of tobacco products is not allowed on BACB property.

Travel: Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BACB provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

To be considered all applicants must complete the application, screening questions, if applicable, attach a cover letter, and resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.