Network Engineer
$123,600–$190,800 year
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and sustain secure, scalable network architectures supporting DoW software applications across development, test, and production environments. Analyze existing network infrastructure to recommend best practices in SDN, intent-based networking, and segmentation while collaborating with software, cybersecurity, and cloud teams to integrate solutions seamlessly. Serve as the primary technical interface for government stakeholders, providing clear communication of risks and tradeoffs. Develop and enforce network standards, configuration baselines, and artifacts aligned with enterprise architecture and program-specific requirements. Monitor hardware operations, conduct cost/benefit analysis for hardware and software selection, and lead the implementation of monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- Ability to obtain and maintain a JWIC, SAP/SAR clearance
- 7-9 years of experience with BS/BA
- Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience
- Proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
- Proven experience in VMware environments
- Proven experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols
- Proven experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors
- Proficiency in Automation Tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, or similar)
- Expertise in Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Experience with Change Management Processes to ensure smooth network updates and configurations
- Knowledge of DISN (Department of Defense Information Network), SPARTAN or CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services) systems
- Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, and GCIH)
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Experience with ATO process and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate risk posture, trends, and recommendations to diverse audiences
- Working knowledge of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
- Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab, Jira and Confluence
Desired Qualifications
- Professional certification in Cisco, VMware, and/or ITIL
- SPARTAN Networking experience
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