Network Engineer

Apogee Engineering•Colorado Springs, CO

7d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Network Administrator to join the team. The technical expert filling this position will be a trusted advisor and consultant to the government supporting government-led ongoing and future sustainment, modification, and capability upgrade efforts across the Space Virtual Labs Network contract supporting the Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems (SW&SS) division. A key focus for this position is the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, and integration of networks supporting these systems. This position will also support broader systems engineering activities associated with these systems. This is a full-time opportunity located at Peterson SFB, CO.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
A minimum active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
High School Diploma
15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD
Have the advanced knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a senior Network Administrator
Possess the ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level network administrators

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's Degree
12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD; OR Master's Degree 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD
Support implementation and execution of Agile software execution in concert with Government and Prime contractors
Represent the Government’s interests by performing Agile Product Owner roles and responsibilities.
Familiarity with Missile Warning, Missile Defense and/or Space Domain Awareness or Command and Control Systems
Familiarity and/or experience with Cloud-based technologies
Relevant industry certifications from Cisco and CompTIA are preferred.
Good understanding of networking protocols - switching technologies, routing fundamentals, firewalls, IP subnets, firewalling, load balancing, zones, and Management Networks.
Working knowledge of network systems, protocols, and standards such as Ethernet, LAN, WAN, xDSL, TCP/IP, fiber, T1, 802.11x, etc.
vSphere Certification: VCP-DCV
NSX-T Certification: VCP-NV
Cisco Certified Network Professional: CCNP
Experience with DoD STIGs (as related to networking devices)
Experience with Palo Alto Firewall configurations
Experience with the ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, including continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation.

Responsibilities

Conduct reviews of the program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain the program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications
Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics.
Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles
Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures.
Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems with a concentration on end-to-end communications from sensor/source through C2 node(s) to end users
Provide system engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight
Advise and ensure high-quality work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked ITW/AA C2 systems across all levels of the mission environment (day-to-day through scintillation).
Analyzing and recommending network requirements
Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure
Analyzing network workload
Monitoring network capacity and performance
Diagnosing and resolving network problems
Recommending network backup and recovery procedures
Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/ cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services.