Senior Network Architect for Secure Cisco Networks

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

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.