Senior Engineer, Network

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?  

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.  Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.   

What We Stand For   

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day.  Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers.  To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we’re not afraid to try new things.  While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.  

Work Perks   

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members.  Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:  

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1^st of the month following your hire date.
• We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

Who We Are     

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).     

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed. 

What Will You Be Doing?

The Senior Network Engineer is an experienced, competent, hands-on network engineer who serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Frontier Network Engineering team. The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for the configuration, integration, reliability, and management of Frontier’s core, extended, and cloud data network environments including, but not limited to network analysis, design, access control, data circuit design and management, wireless communications, automated network monitoring, and 24-hour coverage (network on-call) for incident management. Network on-call duties may require interfacing with other groups to assure highly available IT services. Responsibilities may extend to connection interfaces supporting Cloud Engineering, IT Systems, System Operations Center (SOC), telecommunications, and all other entities dependent upon data networks for connectivity.

Essential Functions

• Architectural assistance in design, configuration, implementation, and support of Frontier’s core, extended (station), and cloud network environments
• Architectural assistance in design, configuration, implementation, and support of Business Partner Organization (BPO) networks
• Ability to determine Mean Time to Resolution (MTR), possible short-term fixes, prioritize services for the critical needs of the network, and implement corrective actions in the event of a “network incident”
• Communicate to the Major Incident Management (MIM) team and executive-level staff the network status and required corrective action to support time-sensitive decisions
• Implement and maintain networking technologies such as QOS, OSPF, MPLS, BGP, VLANS, HSRP, SD-WAN
• Implement and support Frontier’s Network Management Systems including, but not limited to SolarWinds, Orion, Kiwi, and Network Access Control (NAC)
• Maintain and troubleshoot SDWAN technology that supports Frontier’s extended networks via MPLS, broadband, and cellular technology
• Monitor network capacity, bandwidth, availability, and latency based on business and technical requirements
• Manage various network projects while collaborating with other IT and business departments to determine requirements and meet project milestones
• Provide Level 3 escalation support for the maintenance and troubleshooting of the WAN and LAN network connections
• Management of Clear Pass (TACACS), AAA, and KIWI automated network configuration technologies
• Develop and implement scripts for automated change deployment
• Coordinate and provision WAN connectivity between Frontier locations, vendors, and remote locations (stations)
• Develop, implement, and maintain network engineering policies and procedures to ensure network availability and compliance with Information Security standards including, but not limited to Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) and Payment Card Industry (PCI)
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation including regular updates to SolarWinds
• Ensure currency and enforcement of all security policies as they relate to Frontier’s enterprise network
• Work within the Change Management (CM) process for production network changes
• Utilization of network tools, monitors, and syslog files to verify healthy operations and identify potential network problems

Qualifications

• MS or BS degree (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems preferred) with 6 years of professional experience OR minimum of ten (10) years of demonstratable professional experience
• Technical certification(s) such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA), or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) OR minimum of ten (10) years hands-on experience in WAN/LAN route-switch design, configuration, implementation, and administration

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• TCP/IP routing and switching protocols including, but not limited to QOS, OSPF, MPLS, BGP, VLANS, HSRP, TACACS, VoIP, DMVPN, DMVPN, and PfR
• Cloud technologies including, but not limited to Azure VPNs and Express Routes, and AWS VPNs and Direct Connects
• SolarWinds and Kiwi Network Management technologies
• Scripting knowledge
• IPAM technologies (CygnaLabs preferred)
• ClearPass Network Access Control (NAC)
• Microsoft Windows Server Operating Environments
• Aruba Wireless, microwave, and cellular radio technologies
• Configuration knowledge of routers, switches, wireless controllers, Linux, cable termination and testing equipment, and end-user operating systems
• Experience with network media including, but not limited to CAT5, CAT6, SMF, MMF, and Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP)
• Expertise in:
  • Design, analysis, optimization, and management of wireless networks (Aruba preferred)
  • Design, analysis, optimization and operation of WAN and LAN services
  • Defining, building, and managing Microsoft Project plans
  • Design, development, and maintenance of Microsoft Visio network drawings
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills
• VoIP network experience
  • Demonstratable knowledge of the OSI model
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced technical environment

Work Environment

• Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
• Equipment including personal computers, copiers, facsimile technology, printers, routers, switches, modems, firewalls, wireless controllers
• General office activities such as sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
• Network integration activities including occasional lifting and racking (or un-racking) network equipment weighing up to 35 pounds (NIOSH lifting limit). Occasional work in environmentally controlled data centers with background noise
• Data Cabling Activities – Individual must be able to:
• Distinguish and identify color coded cabling in a telecommunications environment
• Carry common communication wire construction equipment weighing up to 35 pounds
• Work from OSHA-approved ladders of varying heights up to 10 ft
• Install, test, and terminate communication cabling following a structured cabling standard
• Safely work in variable field conditions
• Other duties as assigned

Travel Requirement

Travel of 25% to support Frontier’s extended networks

Physical Effort                                                                                                                                               

Light physical effort required for handling objects up to 35 bounds occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently

Supervision Received

This position normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

None

Salary Range

$100,104 - $132,870

Please note: This posting has a closing date of 4/18/2025 midnight MT.

Workplace Policies  

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.  

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.  

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.  

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Salary : $100,104 - $132,870