Network Architect

About the position

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.

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.

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)
• Experience with Next-Generation Firewalls and Load Balancers (Palo Alto, A10, F5, etc.)
• 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

Nice-to-haves

• 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
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• Sabbatical program (FAST Pause) providing a month of paid leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Bonus time compensation
• Gift matching program for volunteer hours or monetary donations
• Team-building activities throughout the year