Network Engineer X Lab (26-246)

Trace3•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$105,000 - $122,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer will serve as a primary engineer and developer supporting the program’s X-Lab Test Program. This role focuses on network buildout, deployment to operational environments, and coordination with the events team to support upcoming test schedules.

Requirements

Proven hands-on, mid-level experience in network engineering
Knowledge of network design, development, and testing methodologies
Understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IP
Experience with routing protocols including BGP and OSPF
Network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting experience
Experience with Juniper firewalls (required)
Experience with UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE tunnels, and TCP/IP network design
Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing (Juniper), WAN optimization, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment
Understanding of DoD security practices including STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation
Familiarity with RMF, including assessment of system compliance with DoD RMF standards (DoDI 8510.01)
Ability to review, verify, and validate DoD IA RMF documentation and artifacts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience creating presentations and diagrams using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently on large field projects
Possession of DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary Network Engineer supporting the program’s X-Lab Test Program
Support network buildout and deployments to the operational environment as required
Collaborate with the X-Lab Events Team to understand test schedules
Provide network engineering support for all upcoming tests
Perform network engineering and development activities in support of program objectives