Senior Network Engineer

Iridium Satellite, LLC•Huntsville, AL

4d•$116,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Iridium is seeking a senior network professional to partner with its Network Infrastructure team on a Space Development Agency (SDA) project. The role autonomously implements and maintains network infrastructure and equipment and performs network and security testing, validation, and troubleshooting to support fault-tolerant, reliable, scalable, and automated SDA networks. It supports SDA and remote Teleport networks by configuring and maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure equipment and devices, and participates in or leads implementation of solutions aligned with Government best-practice principles. The position provides day-to-day support and maintenance for SDA network infrastructure across multiple sites and for a DevSecOps link used to deliver software to the Operational System. It involves installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking and security hardware; maintaining documentation, audit logs, and configuration management practices; researching network technologies and standards; and resolving issues, including through on-call support. The position requires an active/current Top Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Applicants must be U.S. citizens due to the U.S. government contract requirements. The role works exclusively onsite in a classified operations center; remote work is not available. Occasional travel, approximately three to four times per year, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant and progressively responsible experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 8 years of experience managing and maintaining mid-to-large-scale LAN/WAN networks and security, including Juniper routers, switches, and networking technologies from other vendors.
At least 8 years of experience with firewall vendors and platforms including Juniper, Cisco ASA, Check Point, Palo Alto, and Fortinet.
At least 3 years of experience working with Juniper firewalls and associated management platforms.
Strong knowledge and multi-year hands-on experience with IP communication protocols and technologies, including the OSI Model, Spanning-Tree, VDC, VFR, VTP, VSS, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
Experience working with Netconf/Yang.
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, or issues to people outside the team or unfamiliar with the topic.
Ability to build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside the team.
Analytical mindset, critical-thinking skills, and ability to make decisions and develop creative solutions.
Proactive approach to providing feedback and willingness to share knowledge.
Ability to prioritize personal and potentially others’ tasks while meeting deadlines.
Active/current Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance; a U.S. security clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
U.S. citizenship, as required by the U.S. government contract.
Ability to support 24/7 on-call on an as-needed basis.
Ability to travel occasionally, approximately three to four times per year.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Current/active TS/SCI clearance.
Government operations experience in a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) environment.
Familiarity with DISA and Government-provided WAN connections.
Familiarity with Type 1 encryption devices.
Advanced skills with Nagios monitoring performance tools.
Relevant technical certifications, such as CompTIA or CISSP.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for SDA network infrastructure systems supporting LANs and WANs across multiple sites.
Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for a DevSecOps link facilitating software deliveries to the Operational System.
Independently install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot networking and security hardware, including Juniper EX4400, ACX, and SRX firewalls.
Create and maintain documentation and audit logs, and follow Configuration Management rules to support compliance and consistent problem resolution across environments and teams.
Research network products, services, protocols, standards, technologies, and best practices in the DevOps and network industries.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time as required, and provide 24x7 on-call assistance as needed.
Participate in and, at times, lead implementation of network solutions following Government best-practice guiding principles.
Support 24/7 on-call coverage on an as-needed basis and travel occasionally, approximately three to four times per year.