Network Administrator, Grand Junction or Rifle

Alpine Bank; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Bank in Rifle, Colorado is seeking a Network Administrator to oversee our LAN/WAN infrastructure, engage in strategic capacity planning, and craft design decisions for enterprise systems. The role includes hands-on administration of routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP, servers, SANs, and VDI, with an emphasis on reliability and security.

You will work with IT colleagues and vendors, participate in disaster recovery drills, and support occasional after-hours updates.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Experience with Cisco, VMware, Windows Server and Active Directory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, configures, and monitors LAN/WAN operations.
• Administers routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP systems, firmware and security patches.
• Manages servers, hypervisors, SANs, VDI environments, and related updates.
• Troubleshoots network hardware/software issues and performs repairs.
• Secures network access, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Collaborates with IT staff and vendors to resolve issues.

Skills

Tech knowledge

Critical thinking

Project management

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco

VMware

Microsoft Server

Active Directory

VDI

DNS/LDAP

Job description

Description

General Purpose

The Network Administer oversees the entire network infrastructure and gives strategic planning efforts, capacity planning, functional and technical design of enterprise systems and resolution of complex problems.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Installs, maintains, configures, and monitors the operation of the organizations local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN).
• Administer routers, switches, firewalls, VOIP systems, to include firmware, OS updates, and security updates and patches.
• Administers servers, hypervisors, SAN's, VDI environment, and other ancillary systems, to include firmware, OS updates, and security updates and patches.
• Performs troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs/fixes for network hardware and software related problems.
• Secures network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation.
• Helps evaluates vendor products in hardware, software and telecommunications equipment and recommends purchases consistent with the Bank's short and long-term objectives.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of this position.

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Works closely with other Network Administrators, the entire IT department, multiple outside departments, Alpine employees, and software vendors.
• Work closely with vendors' support personnel to resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete training to stay current on recent technology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• High overall technical knowledge of IT systems.
• Handles complex issues and problems with only referring the most complex issues to higher lever teams.
• Demonstrates critical thinking with ability to make decisions with minimum direct supervision.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of Project Management and the ability to meet required deadlines.
• Working knowledge of routers, routing protocols, switches, HUBs, Infrastructure cabling both ethernet and fiber.
• Working knowledge on Cisco, MS-Server, Virtualization, DNS, LDAP, MS Directory Services, and VDI technologies.
• General knowledge on network monitoring and tuning tools, firewall management, wireless technologies, network access management and VOIP technologies.
• Ability to complete complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Exhibit strong teamwork ethics, a willingness to be active in department and bank functions, help with projects, and exhibit a positive attitude.

Education or Formal Training:

BA/BS in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Colorado Driver's License is required.

Experience:

3+ years in information technology.
Experience in Cisco, VMware, Microsoft server and Microsoft Active Directory preferred.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular basis may be necessary. Additional requirements include disaster recovery testing and occasional system updates on weekends or evenings. On-call after hours and weekend support when scheduled.

Physical Activities:

These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee also may have to lift up to 25 lbs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Starting Rate of Pay is from $70,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience.

For an overview of our employee benefits please visit: Alpine Bank Careers Page

Position anticipated to close September 18, 2026, or when filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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