Network Engineering Lead IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Network Engineering Lead

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 10% of the time

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Description of Duties:

The Network Engineering Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:
• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for a team of high performing, mission minded network engineers
• Have a firm understanding of network architectures including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, IPS, and internal and external routing to delegate tasks to network engineering team
• Work directly with corresponding Team Leads, Project Managers, Network Engineers, and Network Architect for coordination of routine maintenance, break/fix repair, and planned changes; coordinating any down time with all appropriate leadership and stakeholders
• Perform end-user support to internal teammates and tenants/performers alike, including but not limited to Layer 1-3 troubleshooting, physical fault isolation cabling, etc.
• Develop, track, revise, and monitor policies and standards for allocation related to the use of IT and computing resources as well as assure and sustain the integrity and security of network infrastructure
• Update documentation (network diagrams, rack diagrams, etc.) utilizing approved work vehicles and the change management process
• Perform hardening and STIG checklist validation/verification for associated network infrastructure and virtual machines
• Research outages, implementation failures/impediments, and other issues, guiding resolutions and briefing stakeholders of statuses and updates
• Provide standardization of design and implementation documentation, instructions, and improvements to existing processes/procedures
• Maintain written documentation of incidents and escalate issues to the appropriate level of support as required by documented policies and procedures
• Provide mentorship and training to junior/mid engineers to ensure their participation in experience-gathering day-to-day activities, and review work products and efforts during their development

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 5 years of experience in network administration or engineering
• Must have experience with Cisco routers/switches/firewalls/IPS, Internal/External routing protocols.
• Must have experience with configuring, installing, testing, or troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco based LAN/WANs
• Must have, and maintain, a current CompTIA Security+ certification
• Must have Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
• Must have an active DoD Secret, or higher Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:
• Have experience with VMware NSX and Cisco FirePower/ASA
• Be familiar with history of developing DODAF-compliant diagrams and documentation

This position is expected to pay $86,500 - $111,500 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.