Systems Engineer 3 - CO (Top Secret)

The Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) National Team Program is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Join a passionate and highly-motivated team at the forefront of national defense., * Support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure.

• Ensure reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments while collaborating with senior engineers on network design and optimization.
• Configure and maintain network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco and Juniper Networks.
• Monitor network performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues.
• Implement and support core networking technologies including VLANs, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), and basic network security controls.
• Troubleshoot network incidents across LAN/WAN environments, performing root cause analysis and documenting resolutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to support network changes, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Travel to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently perform troubleshooting, and provide status updates to Program personnel.
• Support critical activities outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

• Generally has 3 years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen and have/maintain a valid US passport.
• IAT Level II 8570 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.
• CCNA or JNCIA certification
• Proven network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development, and testing methodologies.
• Understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF.
• Network traffic analysis, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Firewall experience - especially Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto
• Experience in UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs.
• Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching routing (Juniper, Cisco), WAN optimizer, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Visio.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance
• CCNP or JNCIP Certification
• Experience with network automation using Ansible
• Understanding of standard DOD security practices such as STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
• Prior C2BMC experience