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Network Technical Architect

Professional Employment Group of Colorado

Full-time

Denver, CO

Job description

About the Opportunity

A confidential, high-growth financial technology organization is seeking a seasoned Senior Network Engineer to strengthen and scale its infrastructure. The company operates a secure, global payments platform and supports complex, high-volume transaction environments.

This role is ideal for a Cisco-proficient network professional who thrives in a dynamic, compliance-driven setting and wants to take ownership of mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, configure, and maintain Cisco routers, switches, and ASA/FTD firewalls in a mixed on-premises and cloud environment.
  • Oversee network performance and security, ensuring maximum uptime and resilience.
  • Integrate on-prem workloads with AWS and/or Azure infrastructure.
  • Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and related network services.
  • Implement and maintain VPNs, VLANs, ACLs, and other core network components.
  • Participate in capacity planning, documentation, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance system scalability, performance, and compliance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
  • Deep expertise in Cisco technologies—switching, routing, and firewall management.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, QoS, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
  • Experience managing cloud networking (AWS VPC or Azure Virtual Network).
  • Skilled with Microsoft core services (AD, DNS, DHCP) and Dell/HP servers.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, security-minded approach.

What’s Offered

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Opportunity to play a critical role in a confidential, growing fintech organization.
  • Exposure to both on-premises and modern cloud network architectures.
  • A culture that values technical ownership, accountability, and innovation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Application Question(s):

  • To help ensure alignment, could you please share your current compensation and your salary expectations for a Senior Network Engineer role of this scope?
  • Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship for employment (for example, H1-B visa status) in the United Stated?
  • This is an in-office position. Do you currently live in the Ft. Lauderdale, FL area?

Work Location: In person