Network Engineer

Crossflow Technologies • Colorado Springs, CO

3d

About The Position

The TASD contract is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to configure, maintain, patch, STIG, troubleshoot, and install network-related hardware, including HP Aruba network switches. The successful candidate will support engineering new networking solutions and work with the Cyber Security team to perform STIG checks, address deficiencies, remediate findings, and harden systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Crossflow describes its culture as focused on work-life balance, recognizing employee achievements, and gathering employee feedback. It also offers eligible employees benefits and programs including health, dental, and vision coverage; performance recognition and bonuses; retirement and employee ownership plans; education and professional development assistance; paid leave; and mentorship and community-building programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience configuring and maintaining networking hardware, such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible.
• Security+ with Continuing Education (CE), or an equivalent certification under DoD 8570.01-M.
• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs.
• Active Secret clearance to start.
• Ability to evaluate system and network configurations for compliance with DISA STIGs.
• Experience implementing advanced network security hardening techniques, including Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) isolation, Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) segmentation, and Control-Plane Policing (CoPP).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks and work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to create and work within schedules and timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with DoD STIGs.
• Experience with network simulation tools such as GNS3 or EVE-NG.
• Experience with Aruba CX OS.
• Experience with hardware-based firewalls.
• Experience with virtualization technology such as VMWare.
• Experience working with vendors to expedite installations and repairs to ensure maximum uptime.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and DevSecOps concepts.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, patch, STIG, troubleshoot, and install network-related hardware, including HP Aruba network switches.
• Support engineering new networking solutions for the network.
• Work with the Cyber Security team to perform STIG checks, address deficiencies, remediate findings, and harden systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage, with health coverage choices including an HSA.
• Crossflow Kudos spot bonus and recognition program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation for eligible employees.
• Higher education assistance for degree programs, at the employee's director's discretion.
• 11 federally observed paid holidays.
• At least two weeks of paid time off (PTO) for full-time employees, with up to 120 hours of carryover.
• Paid parental leave for birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents.
• Up to five days of paid bereavement leave per year.
• Professional development funding for training, certificates, memberships, and materials.
• Monthly team-bonding activities and employee community-engagement opportunities.
• Mentorship program and morale lunches.
• Additional approved hours within a normal 40-hour pay period may be banked for compensatory time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal