Senior Network Engineer

Description

The team runs U.S. Space Force network operations in both the continental US and overseas sites.

You will design, build, and secure advanced networks for mission-critical environments, with resilient, highly available connectivity that must meet strict service level agreements.

This is a senior technical role in which you lead a network modernization effort from design through deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architectures for wired, wireless, and mobile broadband networks.
• Prepare topology diagrams, design packages, and technical documents that meet connectivity, availability, reliability, and security targets.
• Lead the writing of preliminary and final SPRIP documents.
• Survey sites in person to assess infrastructure, environmental conditions, and mission limits.
• Recommend hardware, software, and configuration choices for each upgrade.
• Lead installation work while following safety rules and base requirements.
• Run configuration, turn-up, and cutover with base Communications Squadrons and cybersecurity staff.
• Make sure installed systems meet STIG requirements and applicable DAF policy.
• Design and implement routing policies using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Build secure network, system, and application designs.
• Produce cyber artifacts such as diagrams, hardware and software inventories, STIG checklists, PPS matrices, and POA&Ms.
• Set up and support SNMP, SYSLOG, orchestration, and other network management tools.
• Train operations and maintenance teams after deployment through Over-the-Shoulder Training (OST).
• Help troubleshoot and resolve issues after cutover.
• Write or contribute to program deliverables and performance metrics.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 7 years of experience, or a high school diploma or associate degree and 9+ years supporting large, complex networks.
• Extensive hands-on work with wired, wireless, and mobile broadband solutions.
• A record of leading network designs, policies, and upgrade plans.
• Practical experience implementing BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP.
• Experience producing cyber and compliance documents such as STIGs, POA&Ms, PPS matrices, and data flows.
• Strong skill at resolving complex hardware, software, and network problems.
• Secret eligible at minimum.
• Desired: Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and AutoCAD.
• Desired: CCNP or equivalent.
• Desired: CompTIA Security+ or higher.
• Desired: Strong communication skills and a proven ability to work well with customers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

Conditions

No clearance is required to start.

Full-time, regular position in Information Technology.

Travel of up to 100% within the continental US.

Salary depends on location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, skills, education, and certifications.

The range shown is the national average, since the role can be worked in more than one location.

Proposed salary range: $90,300-$189,600.

Benefits

• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Flexible time off to manage your schedule.
• Access to learning resources to support your career goals.
• Competitive compensation and a flexible setup that supports work-life balance.