Network Engineer

RIVA Solutions Inc.•Boulder, CO

8d•$105,000•Remote

About The Position

RIVA Solutions is seeking a Network Engineering specialist to provide technical engineering and operations support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the NEITS program. This role directly supports NOAA’s N-Wave mission—an enterprise high-performance network connecting research centers, observational platforms, and mission operations across the nation. This role supports program analysts, program managers, and telecommunications/network engineering teams. The selected candidate will demonstrate ability to combine network knowledge with hands-on technical skills to support both projects and O&M tasks. Successful applicants are expected to possess foundational-to-intermediate technical understanding of network engineering concepts, configure products, troubleshoot issues, and support improvements through engineering architecture and design sessions across the N-Wave mission. This position is ideal for someone already knowledgeable and familiar with the NEITS N-Wave project, comfortable working on a technical engineering team while being self-starter to execute operational tasks with only moderate supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field
Minimum of 4 years of network engineering experience, including supporting Tier 2/Tier 3 IT Service Desk operations in a federal or enterprise environment
Knowledge of telecommunications and/or network engineering.
Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Certifications are not a substitute for experience but are highly desired (e.g., CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, ITIL).
Experience supporting NOAA, N-Wave, or other mission-driven federal science or research organizations.
Understanding of federal acquisition lifecycle processes and documentation standards.
Experience working within federal IT environments with strict compliance and cybersecurity requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated initiative, time management skills, and ability to solve complex IT challenges independently
Experience prioritizing tasks and reporting progress within structured operational environments

Responsibilities

Provide Project Support (including Remote Projects): Server/Systems/Network infrastructure implementation projects, providing:
Network engineering technical input and hands-on services, as needed.
CO-OPS Chesapeake MLAN Migration Planning, including client install scheduling, deployment verifications, and development of technical documents such as port mapping, operating procedures, visio diagrams, ICDs, etc.
Ability to identify technical risks and assist in recommending and/or developing risk mitigation strategies.
Project scoping support for client-requested new services, including requirements elicitation, timelines,
Coordination of internal meetings with technical and program stakeholders, including agendas, meeting minutes, and action item tracking.
Track and manage N-Wave program milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and operational timelines.
Provide technical input on Requests for Quotes (RFQs) related to network infrastructure and transport layer projects such as implementation, redesign, modernization, and/or movement of intra- and inter-building of network services.
Provide technical input and services on network redesigns, pier additions, implementation of Aruba MLAN technology, IPv6, intelligent service architecture (ISA), etc.
Assist in the resolution of Tier 2/Tier 3 trouble ticket and service requests documented in the NOAA Ticketing System. Ability to work within service levels.
Attend technical meetings related to Operations, Engineering, Change Requests, Vendor calls, client Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), etc.
Knowledge of and ability to support technologies including Infoblox, IPAM Management, DNS Management, Firewalls, Switches, Routers, Aruba products/services (wireless deployment and support), LAN/MLAN/WLAN technologies, IP Address Management (IPAM).
Support Business Operations personnel with input required to sustain financial oversight, including Smartsheet processes