Engineer-Network Systems
$131,600–$131,600 year
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Execute daily operations for core and access network switching, server management, and VDI environments at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station. Manage backup and Disaster Recovery processes, implement firewall policies, and maintain port documentation for the Fire Alarms and ICS networks. Perform Assured Compliance Assessment scans and ensure STIG/SRG security standards are met. Participate in weekly duties at Peterson Space Force Base and serve in 24/7 on-call rotations across Primary, Secondary, and Off roles. Work nights, weekends, and holidays as required while managing up to 10% travel.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in network and systems engineering roles
- Must meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical Level II requirements
- Must have Microsoft Server certification
- Must have *nix/BSD certification
- Must have IDS/IPS certification
- Must have Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance
- Ability to participate in 24/7 on-call rotations, serving weekly in Primary, Secondary, and Off roles for continuous coverage
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
- Additional years of experience may be used in lieu of a degree
- Experience with Cisco networking, VMware/KVM hypervisors, and Windows/Linux servers
- Networking protocols and technologies (Cisco, OSPF, BGP)
- Virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM) and operating systems (Windows, Linux)
- Firewall management and security compliance frameworks (STIG/SRG)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for network and system issues
- Ability to implement firewall policies and maintain accurate port documentation
- Proficiency in backup and Disaster Recovery planning and execution
- Industrial Control System and Fire Alarm Reporting System administration
- Security configuration standards (STIG/SRG) and vulnerability management tools
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for cybersecurity incidents
- Ability to manage backups and media handling with two-person integrity
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that include the ability to interact with a wide variety of key stakeholders to ensure timely responses for all communications and deliverables across all projects
- Superb planning, coordination, and organizational skills
- Results-driven with a positive attitude and a high degree of initiative and responsiveness
- Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while staying focused on key priorities and management
- Ability to work both independently and within a team
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment to encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Good work ethic and active desire to learn
- Skillful time management and organizational skills to set and meet deadlines
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