Network Architect

Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government. In 1998, we changed the way government revenue agencies support their business with the introduction of GenTax®. We have expanded beyond Tax and now also perform implementations for Motor Vehicle, Driver License, Unemployment Insurance, and Child Support Engagement agencies.

Your FAST career has a meaningful and lasting social impact. FAST offers a collaborative in-office problem-solving environment.

Qualified candidates will join the Fast Hosting Services Team in the FAST Headquarters and Development Center in Centennial, CO to work fully in-office. This position may require participation in an on-call rotation outside of normal operating hours.  

As a Network Architect, you will 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. The ideal candidate will bring a diverse IT skill set along with a desire to learn new skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

• →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.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience with network equipment.
• 7-10 years of experience with network firewalls and threat prevention.
• 7-10 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.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience at a CCNA or CCNP level.
• Experience with AWS networking components.
• Experience with Azure networking components.

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FAST is an equal opportunity employer. Voluntary Self-Identification Information is requested for U.S. applicants during the application process.  Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location of the applicant.

Fast Enterprises is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Fast Enterprises will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Recruiting@fastenterprises.com. 

This position is expected to close on April 3rd, 2026, though the posting may be extended if the role is not yet filled. Before you submit any documentation with your application, you can redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or date of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.