Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer (AHT)

Description

The space systems team in Aurora, CO is hiring a Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3.

The role focuses on designing network communication systems and documenting them in specifications and detailed schematics.

Top Secret clearance is required for start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan network communication systems.
• Write specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Locate and fix faults and failures across LAN and WAN environments.
• Recommend hardware, software, implementation methods and tools that meet business needs, including current and future capacity.
• Keep up expertise in routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, COMSEC equipment and other network and software interconnections.
• Evaluate new communication technologies and report on how they could improve the network.

Requirements

• Level 2: a STEM bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 0 years.
• Level 3: a STEM bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 3+ years.
• US citizenship.
• An active US Government Top Secret clearance at the time you apply, current and within scope, and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval and access.
• An active US Government Full Scope Polygraph at the time you apply, current and within scope.
• Security+ certification.
• Ability and willingness to travel a minimum of 30% of the time.
• Cisco router and switch hardware and software knowledge.
• Experience designing additions to a large network.
• Linux and Windows knowledge.
• Preferred: firewall hardware and software knowledge, including administration, management and changes.
• Preferred: LI-VC2.
• Preferred: SPEnhancedERAP.

Conditions

Based in Aurora, CO.

Travel is 25% of the time.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Primary Level base salary range: $83,400.00 to $125,200.00.

Secondary Level base salary range: $103,600.00 to $155,400.00.

The range is a general guideline. Base pay depends on the scope and responsibilities of the role, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, and a savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.