Lead Facility Network Comm Project Engineer

ISYS Technologies•Boulder, CO

22d•Onsite

About The Position

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers. I2X Technologies is seeking a Lead Facility Network Comm Project Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Boulder, CO. This position will be on-site and will require an active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph. I2X is seeking a Lead Facility Network Comm Project Engineer with enterprise WAN/LAN experience to support a prime contractor role at a Government Research and Development facility in Boulder, CO. This customer-facing position requires a self-starter that can work independently and as part of a team and possesses strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills. Experience in working with cross functional Government SETAs, FFRDCs, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Capability Integration Development (CID) team members is a plus. There is a minimum onsite support requirement for M-F during core business hours of 9-3pm MT. Occasional/infrequent after hours/weekend support may be required.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in enterprise network systems within DoD, Intelligence Community, or other national security environments
At least 5 years of experience integrating solutions into operational classified environments.
Experience leading cross functional teams to achieve strategic objectives
Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols such BGP or OSPF
Knowledge of communication methods, principles, protocols and concepts (e.g., crypto, mesh network, sftp) that support the network infrastructure
Knowledge of capabilities and applications of network equipment
Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
Ability to review rack layout diagram and identify network equipment
Knowledge of information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
Knowledge of local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management
Knowledge of how traffic flows across the network (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol [TCP] and Internet Protocol [IP], Open System Interconnection Model [OSI], Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]
Knowledge of common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup)
US Citizenship
Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with CI Poly or the ability and willingness to obtain/maintain one
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Required Certifications: Security +

Nice To Haves

Experience with network integrations to on-premises and cloud environments utilizing PWAN, MeshONE-T, and Commercial Communications providers
One or more of the following Juniper certifications: JNCIA-Junos JNCIP JNCIA-DC JNCIA-Design
One or more of the following Cisco certifications: CCNA

Responsibilities

Lead site surveys, technical interchange meetings, and design reviews to collaborate with multiple tenants and external comm providers to identify requirements, risks, and dependencies that drive new or upgrade designs
Leverage technical experience and in-depth knowledge of the facility communications infrastructure to facilitate, integrate, and test new tenant connections and ensure they meet levied requirements
Manage, maintain, and troubleshoot existing circuits and respond rapidly to planned or unplanned events
Analyze existing comm circuits and strategize ways to improve bandwidth and performance to meet growing tenant requirements
Document facility comm systems and maintain detailed records using configuration management processes
Facilitate communication between multiple onsite tenants and external comm providers to ensure solutions and requirements are aligned
Serve as primary facility POC for external comms for anomalies or issues requiring attention or escalation
Facilitate tracking, stakeholder status updates, and closure updates to external communications efforts
Perform configuration management oversight and documentation for external communications network environments
Serve as the program representative on technical approval boards for external comm related items
Collaborate with tenants and external comm providers on outages, testing, upgrades, impacts, risks, mitigation, status, and reporting in conjunction with planned or unplanned events
Work with tenants and comm providers on external network comm architecture, design, and requirements
Identify and provide briefings to stakeholders regarding requirements and scope for external comm efforts
Provide tenant cyber security teams with requested artifacts to support external comm related cyber tasking to include but not limited to IATT, ATC, and ATO efforts
Facilitate onsite circuit installs and troubleshooting efforts for new and existing comm connections
Track, manage, and provide facility bandwidth metrics to all tenants for design consideration
Primary management and technical responsibilities for entire facility ISP solution
Conduct and analyze data captures to obtain network performance information
Configure, implement, and test/troubleshoot crypto devices
Develop and maintain facility network and equipment operating procedures
Provide solution guidance for tech refreshes and environment baseline builds