Senior Network Engineer: Secure, High-Uptime Cisco Expert

Colorado-Coalition-For-the-Homeless; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in Denver seeks a Network Administrator III to design, implement, and manage our Cisco-based network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls, to support mission-critical activities. The role emphasizes security, uptime, and documentation, with responsibilities spanning configuration, monitoring, vendor coordination, and cross-department collaboration.

A CCNP and 10+ years in network administration are preferred, with a hybrid on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS, IT, or related field.
• CCNP certification or equivalent experience in network engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in network administration, preferably with Cisco equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Troubleshoot 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 procurement and support of network hardware and software.

Skills

CCNP

TCP/IP

Network security

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

CCNP certification

Tools

Cisco equipment

Firewall configuration

LAN/WAN

Job description

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless in Denver seeks a Network Administrator III to design, implement, and manage our Cisco-based network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls, to support mission-critical activities. The role emphasizes security, uptime, and documentation, with responsibilities spanning configuration, monitoring, vendor coordination, and cross-department collaboration.

A CCNP and 10+ years in network administration are preferred, with a hybrid on-site