Senior Network Administrator - 11014 - MUST BE LOCATED IN COLORADO

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.

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