Lab Network Engineer (25-578)

Trace3 • Colorado Springs, CO

4d • $105,000 - $127,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us!
We are looking for a Network Engineer and Developer supporting network build out and deployments to the operational environment as necessary. The candidate will work within an agile scrum team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements.

Requirements

• Wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions
• Works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
• Frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
• Must have previous experience with presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
• Must have experience working collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers as well as independently on large field projects.
• Must be a proven network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development and testing methodologies.
• Be very familiar with the following: The TCP/IP Model, the OSI Model, Multicast, Firewalls, Routing Protocols, experience with capturing and deciphering packets (50% of testing efforts involve packet capture and analysis), Network Address Translation (NAT), Network Timing, ability to read technical network diagrams.
• Specific experience with Juniper and/or Cisco networking equipment required
• A self-motivated individual and possess strong verbal/written communications skills
• A solid understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF.
• Proven network traffic analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience in UDP multicast, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs
• Understanding of standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
• Experience working with Firewalls and IPS/IDS
• Bachelors with 5+ or Masters with 3+ Years of Experience
• Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO
• Secret DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: IAT - Level II

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with prior C2BMC network experience are highly desired.
• Also desired are candidates with knowledge, skill sets or experience using protocol analyzers/sniffers (such as Wireshark).
• Industry vendor certifications from Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE) a must and from Cisco (CCNA, CCNP) a plus.
• Also desired previous experience in authentication & encryption methods/capabilities (TACACS+, Active Directory, GEM-X), Virtualization technologies such a VMWare vCenter and vSphere.
• Familiarization with virtualization is highly desired.
• Agile development and related test methodologies
• Automated testing framework, Python, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Manipulation of large data sets, spreadsheet analysis, and associated tools
• Development of action plans based upon analysis of data, documenting deficiency reports, and presenting analysis results and plans of action orally and/or in written format (e.g., slides, annotated slides, test report document).
• Hands on experience WAN optimizer, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• A solid understanding of JUNOS preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees