Senior Network Administrator – 11014

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is seeking a Senior Network Administrator to design, implement, and manage our network infrastructure to support critical programs across Colorado.

You will configure switches, routers, and firewalls, monitor performance, and lead security audits while coordinating with staff and vendors. This role demands extensive Cisco experience, CCNP certification preferred, and a drive to ensure reliability and uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• CCNP certification or 5+ years of equivalent networking experience.
• 10+ years in network administration, preferably with Cisco equipment.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, routing, and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Designs and deploys Cisco-based network solutions to meet organizational requirements.
• Configure and maintain switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Implements network security measures to protect against threats.
• Conducts regular security audits and ensures policy compliance with industry standards.
• Monitors network performance and optimizes infrastructure for uptime.
• Provides support and guidance to staff on network-related issues and manages vendor relationships.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification

Tools

Cisco networking equipment

Microsoft Terminal Services

Job description

This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

Our Philosophy of Service:

We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:

• Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible.
• Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services.
• Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.
• Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development.
• Using resources judiciously and effectively.

As a senior Network Administrator at our non-profit organization, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of our network infrastructure, primarily consisting of network switches, routers, and firewalls. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our network operations, supporting our mission-critical activities and organizational goals.

Additional Requirement

• Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business and/or role.

Coalition Benefits

• Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.
• Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.
• Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

Essential Job Functions

• Designs and deploys Cisco-based and other network solutions to meet organizational requirements.

• Configure and maintain switches, routers, and firewalls.

• Implements network security measures to protect against unauthorized access, vulnerabilities, and attacks.

• Conducts regular security audits and ensures compliance with organizational policies and

industry standards.

• Monitors network performance and identifies opportunities to optimize network infrastructure

for maximum performance and uptime.

• Responsible for troubleshooting network issues and outages to ensure swift resolution and

minimize downtime.

• Maintains accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and

procedures.

• Generates reports on network performance, capacity, and availability.

• Provides technical support and guidance to end-users regarding network-related issues.

• Manages vendor relationships, including network hardware and software, including procurement and support.

• Manages vendor relationships regarding network hardware and software, including

procurement and support.

• Resolves Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 networking requests.

• Ensures timely & accurate use of all company systems as required while maintaining complete up-to-date records and any future upgrades as directed.

• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications Summary

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification or minimum 5+ years equivalent experience.

• Proven experience (10+ years) in network administration, preferably in environments utilizing Cisco networking equipment.

• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, LAN/WAN configuration, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), and network security principles.

• Proficient in Microsoft Terminal Services, including Gateway Broker and RD web.

• Provide timely, customer-focused support to staff across the organization.

• Collaborates cross-departmentally with Coalition staff to grow & contribute to the success of program objectives, culture, & a positive working environment.

• Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments.

• Approaches tasks with thoroughness and consistency and holds value for precision and thoughtful review of work to ensure strong outcomes.

• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively through multiple media to diverse audiences.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with respective stakeholders.

$124,500 – $146,243 a year
WHERE A CANDIDATE IS PLACED IN THE COMPENSATION RANGE DEPENDS ON TOTAL RELEVANT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.

• Health Insurance – HMO or PPO
• Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance
• Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching,
• Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation

The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.