Junior Network Architect

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Job Summary:

Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government, and they are seeking a Network Architect to join their Fast Hosting Services Team. The role involves designing, deploying, and supporting network infrastructure to enhance commercial-off-the-shelf software across various environments.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot issues related to network infrastructure and assist with network configuration.

• Monitor, analyze and respond to infrastructure events.

• Maintain an effective and secure network infrastructure.

• Maintain comprehensive network standards, policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Support business continuity planning and disaster recovery, as they relate to network infrastructure.

• Provide on-call support.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2-5 years of experience with network equipment.

• 2-5 years of experience with network firewalls and threat prevention.

• 2-5 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.

Preferred:

• Experience at a CCNA or CCNP level.

• Experience with AWS networking components.

• Experience with Azure networking components.

Company:

For 25+ years, we’ve transformed the way government agencies serve their communities, providing software that delivers superior customer experiences, greater flexibility, and streamlined operations. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Fast Enterprises, LLC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.