Network Administrator: Firewall & HCI Specialist

Compunnel, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. in Boulder, CO seeks a Network Administrator to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across locations.

You will manage Palo Alto firewalls, Meraki switches, and Scale Computing HCI, ensuring security, uptime, and compliance while supporting AD, DNS, and cloud connectivity. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with IT teams and vendors to deliver reliable, scalable network services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience administering enterprise network environments.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with Cisco Meraki networking solutions.
• Experience with Scale Computing or similar HCI platforms.
• Strong TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, wireless networking, and security.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and network monitoring tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and support Palo Alto firewalls and VPNs.
• Manage Cisco Meraki switches, APs, and cloud network management.
• Support Scale Computing HCI environments including virtualization and backup.
• Monitor performance and resolve connectivity, security, and infra issues.
• Configure routing, switching, VLANs, WAN, DNS, and DHCP.
• Maintain network security controls and compliance.
• Support AD integration and cloud connectivity initiatives.
• Perform upgrades, patches, and document infrastructure.
• Assist in business continuity planning and disaster recovery testing.
• Provide escalation support for network incidents and requests.
• Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders on projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, security, and infra issues.

Skills

Network Administration

TCP/IP

Routing and Switching

VLAN Configuration

WAN Connectivity

VPN Configuration

Wireless Networking

DNS and DHCP

Active Directory

Windows Server

Network Security

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Network Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Infrastructure Documentation

Technical Support

Scale Computing HCI

Palo Alto Networks Firewalls

Cisco Meraki Networking

Storage Management

Backup and Disaster Recovery

Palo Alto PCNSA/PCNSE

Tools

Palo Alto Networks

Cisco Meraki

Scale Computing HCI

Job description

Compunnel, Inc. in Boulder, CO seeks a Network Administrator to design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across locations.

You will manage Palo Alto firewalls, Meraki switches, and Scale Computing HCI, ensuring security, uptime, and compliance while supporting AD, DNS, and cloud connectivity. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with IT teams and vendors to deliver reliable, scalable network services.