Network Architect

As a Network Architect, you will join the Fast Hosting Services team at our headquarters in Centennial, CO. We are looking for candidates to play a role in the design, deployment and support of network infrastructure and software necessary to support our commercial-off-the-shelf software within co-located data centers, remotely managed customer sites, and public cloud environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with network equipment
• 5+ years of experience with network firewalls and threat prevention
• 5+ years of experience working in Information Technology
• Strong understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, ICMP, and routing protocols (BGP and OSPF)
• Strong understanding of enterprise-class networks, switches, and routers (Cisco, Arista)
• Strong experience with Next-Generation Firewall setup and configuration (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortigate)
• Strong experience with Load Balancer set up and configuration, including but not limited to alfex/irules, health monitors, VIPs (A10, F5)
• Strong understanding of network secure protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH, IPSec/VPN, Ciphers)
• Strong understanding of PKI (server certificates, mTLS, public key cryptography, OCSP, CRL)
• Strong troubleshooting skills using network monitoring tools and packet analysis (Wireshark, Syslog, etc.)
• Ability to work and effectively prioritize in a highly dynamic work environment
• Experience at a CCNA or CCNP level
• Experience with AWS networking components
• Experience with Azure networking components

Benefits

• Merit-based pay structure
• 401(k) matching program
• Performance based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance are 100% employer-paid
• Sabbatical program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, as well as vacation and sick time
• Bonus time compensation
• Gift matching program
• Team-building activities