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Network Administrator

  • Colorado, Boulder

  • 07/17/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • Job Summary
    We are seeking a skilled Network Administrator to support and maintain enterprise network infrastructure across multiple locations. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, administering, monitoring, and troubleshooting network and security systems while ensuring optimal performance, cybersecurity compliance, and business continuity. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Meraki networking solutions, Scale Computing hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), and enterprise IT environments.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Administer, configure, and support Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including security policies, VPNs, NAT, URL filtering, and threat prevention services.
    • Manage and maintain Cisco Meraki switches, wireless access points, security appliances, and cloud-based network management platforms.
    • Support and administer Scale Computing HCI environments, including virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery functions.
    • Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve connectivity, security, and infrastructure issues.
    • Configure and maintain routing, switching, VLANs, WAN connectivity, DNS, DHCP, and network segmentation.
    • Implement and maintain network security controls while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices.
    • Support server infrastructure, Active Directory integration, and cloud connectivity initiatives.
    • Perform system upgrades, firmware updates, patch management, and maintain infrastructure documentation.
    • Assist with business continuity planning, backup validation, and disaster recovery testing.
    • Provide technical support and act as an escalation point for network-related incidents and service requests.
    • Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders on infrastructure projects and technology improvements.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve network, security, and infrastructure-related issues.
    • Ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing IT operations across the organization.

    Required Qualifications
    • 3+ years of experience administering enterprise network environments.
    • Hands-on experience managing Palo Alto Networks firewalls.
    • Experience managing Cisco Meraki networking solutions.
    • Experience supporting Scale Computing or similar virtualization/hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) platforms.
    • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, VLANs, wireless networking, and network security.
    • Experience supporting Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
    • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and network monitoring tools.
    • Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS.
    • Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
    • Familiarity with scripting and automation tools for infrastructure management.
    • Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure and security improvement initiatives.

    Required Skills
    Network Administration
    Network Infrastructure Management
    Palo Alto Networks Firewalls
    Cisco Meraki Networking Solutions
    Scale Computing HCI
    Virtualization
    Storage Management
    Backup and Disaster Recovery
    TCP/IP
    Routing and Switching
    VLAN Configuration
    WAN Connectivity
    VPN Configuration
    Wireless Networking
    Network Segmentation
    DNS and DHCP
    Active Directory
    Windows Server
    Network Security
    Cybersecurity Best Practices
    Network Monitoring
    Troubleshooting
    Infrastructure Documentation
    Vendor Management
    Technical Support

    Preferred Skills
    Cloud Infrastructure (Microsoft Azure/AWS)
    Infrastructure Automation
    Scripting
    Business Continuity Planning
    Disaster Recovery Testing
    Security Infrastructure Management

    Certifications
    Palo Alto PCNSA or PCNSE certification.
    Cisco Meraki certification.
    Cisco CCNA certification.
    Related networking or security certifications.

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