Junior Network Engineer - (IJNE041326.1)

Cimarron•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Cimarron is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at either Schriever Space Force Base in the Colorado Springs, CO area. Key Duties: Support Senior Network Engineers with the design, configuration, installation, and test of IT network and boundary protection devices and systems within the MDA Enterprise. Support Senior Network Engineers with developing and documenting detailed designs with supporting implementation, test, and transition plans. Assist Senior Network Engineers with providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architectures, hardware and software selections, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Support the engineering team to develop derived system level requirements based on collaborative review of project objectives. Proficient in routing and switching protocols to include BGP, OSPF, TCP/UDP, VPN/VRF, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, SD-WAN, ISE. Work hands-on maintaining and troubleshooting networks to include Cisco, Riverbed, and Broadcom products. Produce work products that are of high quality and adhere to IRES and MDA procedures and policies including support for internal reviews. Work products will include artifacts such as System and Connectivity drawings as well as DoDAF OV and SV documentation. Review and remediate STIG Vulnerability findings.

Requirements

Due to facility security requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for consideration at this time.
Ability to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening, which will include, but is not limited to, testing for marijuana use.
This position requires access to federal facilities. Candidates must possess a valid, unexpired Real ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued identification card at the time of hire. If you are unsure whether your ID is Real ID-compliant, please check for the star symbol in the upper portion of your driver's license or state ID.
Active Secret Clearance.
Ability to lift 50lbs.
1 year of directly related/specialized experience in network engineering.
An understanding of networks, routing and switching, security, and firewalls.
Ability to obtain within 6 months of hire, an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ie. Security+).
High School diploma or equivalent.
Proficient in routing and switching protocols to include BGP, OSPF, TCP/UDP, VPN/VRF, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, SD-WAN, ISE.

Nice To Haves

Have a CCNA certification.

Responsibilities

Support Senior Network Engineers with the design, configuration, installation, and test of IT network and boundary protection devices and systems within the MDA Enterprise.
Support Senior Network Engineers with developing and documenting detailed designs with supporting implementation, test, and transition plans.
Assist Senior Network Engineers with providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architectures, hardware and software selections, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
Support the engineering team to develop derived system level requirements based on collaborative review of project objectives.
Work hands-on maintaining and troubleshooting networks to include Cisco, Riverbed, and Broadcom products.
Produce work products that are of high quality and adhere to IRES and MDA procedures and policies including support for internal reviews.
Work products will include artifacts such as System and Connectivity drawings as well as DoDAF OV and SV documentation.
Review and remediate STIG Vulnerability findings.