Senior Network Design and Implementation Engineer IRES

Position Title: Senior Network Design and Implementation Engineer Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Relocation Assistance: None available at this time Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position Clearance Type: DoD Secret Shift: Day shift (Mon-Fri) Travel Required: Up to 25% of the time Description of Duties: The Senior Network Design and Implementation Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
• Work in close coordination with the Cyber Infrastructure Support Lead and Global Enterprise Connectivity Lead, project managers, and other service area representatives to coordinate team network design and implementation efforts.
• Serve as a project expert and provides technical contribution to facilitate project completion in order to satisfy contractual requirements according to high-level architectural designs.
• Be responsible for conducting site surveys, installing and configuring network and boundary solutions; acting as program liaison; and assisting in data collection and validation efforts at each location.
• Mentor network engineering team members, review documentation to ensure engineering quality, and maintain responsibility for projects and tasks assigned to the team.
• Be involved in multiple projects as either the lead or solo engineer and should be able to:
• Design, configure, install, and test IT network devices and systems at MDA remote site locations.
• Support Network Design for the IT Services Team; developing and providing detailed designs with supporting implementation, test, and transition plans.
• Usher proposed system changes through the Configuration Change Management process to successful implementation for transition to the O&M RBA teams.
• Design and plan network and boundary communications systems.
• Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conduct testing of network design.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
• Communicate activity status through multiple venues and provide quantitative project reports to the Cyber Infrastructure Support Lead.
• Evaluate and report on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. Position may require up to 25% travel in support of MDA remote site integration activities Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies. Basic Requirements: Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 8 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 6 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 4 years of general experience; Master's degree and 2 years of general experience
• Must have 6 years of direct related experience
• Must have 2 years of experience in management or leadership roles
• Must have network technical experience with a solid understanding of Cisco internal and external routing protocols
• Must have experience with local and long-haul data transmission mediums (RS-530, T1, OC-x, etc.)
• Must have experience with multicast technologies
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification or higher
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance Desired Requirements:
• Have experience that includes Cisco, Palo Alto, and KG-175 TACLANE
• Have a current Cisco certification such as CCNA or CCNP
• Have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification
• Have experience performing technical validation of network designs in accordance with the industry's best practices and DoD policies and guidelines
• Have knowledge of architecture frameworks (i.e. DoDAF, TOGAF, etc.)
• Have experience in requirements development and management This position is expected to pay $127,000 - $152,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed. Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things that you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.