Designs, integrates, configures, monitors, and troubleshoots secure enterprise and mission transport networks. Supports terrestrial, SATCOM, tactical, and cloud networking; cybersecurity compliance, patching, hardening, architecture assessments, modernization planning, lab testing, documentation, and operational transition. Coordinates with government engineers, cyber teams, and mission partners in a DoD or intelligence-community environment.
Overview
Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Network Engineer to Provide senior-level network engineering and technical support for enterprise and mission transport networks supporting SD-85 communications and transport initiatives.
- Designing and engineering secure enterprise and mission transport network solutions
- Supporting integration of terrestrial, SATCOM, tactical, and cloud-based networking capabilities
- Conducting network architecture assessments and modernization planning
Position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.
**This position is contingent upon funding**
ResponsibilitiesSupport network implementation, monitoring, and maintenance activities.
Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and transport devices.
Assist with troubleshooting network incidents and outages.
Support cybersecurity compliance and patch management.
Maintain network documentation and engineering artifacts.
- Support integration of terrestrial, SATCOM, tactical, and cloud-based networking capabilities.
- Conduct network architecture assessments and modernization planning.
- Support cybersecurity implementation and network hardening activities.
- Develop network diagrams, engineering documentation, and implementation plans.
- Troubleshoot complex network and transport issues.
- Support lab integration, test activities, and operational transition efforts.
- Coordinate with Government engineers, cyber teams, and mission partners.
Minimum Experience:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: A minimum of a TS with willingness to obtain SCI eligibility at time of applicaiton required. Certifications: CCNA or CCNP certification Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent military/technical experience.
Years of Experience: 7-10+ years of network engineering experience
Additional Experience:
- Experience with enterprise routing/switching technologies and transport architectures.
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or equivalent technologies.
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs, RMF, and cybersecurity principles.
- Experience supporting DoD or IC environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in DoD network environments.
- Familiarity with SATCOM or transport systems.
Additional InformationLocation: Colorado SpringsOn-site/Hybrid/Remote (only list one of the three upon creating a new job): OnsiteTravel: 10-15%
Pay RangeUSD $77,000.00 - USD $124,000.00 /Yr.Similar Jobs
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