Network Administrator

The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.

As a Network Administrator at our non-profit organization, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of our network infrastructure, primarily consisting of network  switches and enterprise grade firewalls. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our network operations, supporting our mission-critical activities and organizational goals

• 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. 

• Support Windows 2016 R2, 2019 R2 and Linux servers.
• Support most components of Windows Servers including; AD, DFS, DNS, DHCP, GP, Users and Groups, Sites and Services.
• Support Microsoft HyperV.
• Support Microsoft Office 365.
• Support Windows Terminal Server including Connection Broker and RD web.
• Assist with software implementations.
• Help design, install and maintain network infrastructure including switches, vlans, ap’s,  firewalls, routers, cabling, cable modems, servers, SAN, workstations and VoIP phone system.
• Assist with server maintenance, backup and disaster recovery.
• Work with and troubleshoot various protocols, including but not limited to DNS, DHCP, RDP, TCP, IP.
• Perform periodic and routine maintenance on network devices.
• Manage patches and upgrades to network equipment.
• Provide end user support on both hardware and software. Win10 and Win11, Thin clients.
• Participate in limited on call duties with other IT staff.
• Maintain written documentation of all configurations and setups.
• Research relevant state-of-the-art technology and recommend cost-effective upgrades to equipment and/or systems that improve productivity.
• Maintain a work environment that is marked by respect for others; that values inclusiveness and builds workforce diversity; and that fosters cooperation and teamwork.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Network Administrator or System Administrator position and ability to support items listed in Essential Job Functions.

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.