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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Paragon Cyber Solutions
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Access Network, Communications Protocols, Interoperability, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9028192/network-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related experience.
 * Master's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related field preferred
 * Minimum 4+ years of experience in related field
 * Knowledge of Internet Protocols, communication protocols, data and network security
 * Strong understanding of federal government security requirements, including FISMA and NIST guidelines

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

 * Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II AND relevant certifications, such as CCNA,CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIE
 * The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

## Description

* Provide leadership and guidance to IT personnel to include mentoring, development and training.
 * Serve as subject matter expert and configures and supports the IT Network environment consisting of servers, clients, routers, virtual private networks, switches, and firewall devices.
 * Systematically troubleshoot technical issues and/or complex application, system, and/or network issues including availability, utilization, throughput and latency
 * Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of equipment
 * Define IT policies and procedures
 * Provide feedback and reports to management on the status and availability of the IT network to ensure proper function and identify positive and negative trends
 * Maintain IT network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning.
 * Analyze IT systems and prepare supporting documentation for performance, stability, interoperability and systems thru the system life cycle issues.
 * Apply methods and techniques to assist in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations.
 * Secure IT network by developing network access, monitoring, control, and evaluation; maintaining documentation IAW DoD standards.
 * Participate in the design and development of integrated solutions to meet customer requirements
 * Perform other duties as assigned


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