Jr Network Engineer

LaunchTech•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets. We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. What You’ll Be Doing Work closely with Team Leads, Project Managers, and Network Architects to coordinate routine maintenance, break/fix repairs, and planned changes. Perform end-user support and Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, including physical fault isolation and cabling. Develop, implement, and maintain policies and standards to ensure the integrity and security of the network infrastructure. Perform firmware and OS updates to network infrastructure such as routers, switches, and firewalls. Harden network devices and perform Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) validation to ensure cybersecurity compliance. Create, update, and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, rack diagrams, and standard operating procedures. Investigate network outages and implementation issues, driving them to resolution and briefing stakeholders on status. Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and interns. What You Bring Basic Requirements: Must have 1, or more, years of directly related experience Must have experience with configuring, installing, testing, or troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco based LAN/WANs Must be familiar with Cisco routers/switches/firewalls/IPS, Internal/External routing protocols Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance Must be willing and able to be read-on to a Special Access Program (SAP) Desired Requirements: Be proficient with LAN/WAN networking, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and network troubleshooting Have experience working within a classified environment, including the implementation and verification of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) Be familiar Why LaunchTech? LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period. Join a mission-critical team supporting secure network infrastructure operations within a classified environment. We offer: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off (PTO) Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow And more Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew? LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

Requirements

Must have 1, or more, years of directly related experience
Must have experience with configuring, installing, testing, or troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco based LAN/WANs
Must be familiar with Cisco routers/switches/firewalls/IPS, Internal/External routing protocols
Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE)
Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Must be willing and able to be read-on to a Special Access Program (SAP)

Nice To Haves

Be proficient with LAN/WAN networking, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and network troubleshooting
Have experience working within a classified environment, including the implementation and verification of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Be familiar

Responsibilities

Work closely with Team Leads, Project Managers, and Network Architects to coordinate routine maintenance, break/fix repairs, and planned changes.
Perform end-user support and Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, including physical fault isolation and cabling.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies and standards to ensure the integrity and security of the network infrastructure.
Perform firmware and OS updates to network infrastructure such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
Harden network devices and perform Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) validation to ensure cybersecurity compliance.
Create, update, and maintain documentation, including network diagrams, rack diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
Investigate network outages and implementation issues, driving them to resolution and briefing stakeholders on status.
Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and interns.