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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer 3 - **Company:** Global Employment Solutions - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Border Gateway Protocol, Synchronous Optical Networking, Computer Networks, OSI Models, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Multicasting, Networking Basics, Network Planning and Design, Network Forensics, Network Installation Services, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Microsoft PowerPoint, Ansible, Storage Virtualization, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Low Latency, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Routing & Switching, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://teamglobal.com/job-details.php?jobid=148693 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and typically 5+ years of experience in an engineering classification; Master's degree with typically 3+ years of experience in an engineering classification; or PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification * 3+ years of related experience * IAT Level II 8570 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, or equivalent * CCNA or JNCIA certification * Hands-on mid-level network engineering experience with network design, development, and testing methodologies * Understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF * Network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting skills * Firewall experience, particularly with Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto * Hands-on experience with UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs * Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing, including Juniper and Cisco, WAN optimizer, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment * Effective communication, writing, and presentation skills using Microsoft Office products, particularly PowerPoint and Visio * Communication * Struct & Payload Design and Systems Engineering * Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language * Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, blueprints, schematics, or maintenance manuals * Preferred Skills * CCNP or JNCIP Certification * Foundation, NSX, vSAN, and Aria * Network automation using Ansible * Understanding of standard DoD security practices, including STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts * Prior C2BMC experience ## Description Support the implementation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure across LAN/WAN environments. Configure and maintain network devices, resolve connectivity and performance issues, support network changes and infrastructure projects, and conduct remote-site installations and troubleshooting., * Support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure * Maintain reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments while collaborating with senior engineers on network design and optimization * Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco and Juniper Networks * Monitor network performance and availability while identifying and resolving connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues * Implement and support VLANs, routing protocols such as OSPF and BGP, and basic network security controls * Troubleshoot network incidents across LAN/WAN environments, conduct root cause analysis, and document resolutions * Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams on network changes, upgrades, and infrastructure projects * Travel to remote locations to lead and conduct network installations, independently troubleshoot issues, and provide status updates to program personnel * Support critical activities outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed * Complete other required tasks assigned by the program * Maintain regular and predictable attendance * Physical Requirements & Environment * 100% onsite * Colorado Springs, CO 53-09 Building 53-09 * Travel to remote locations is required * Critical activities may require support during evenings and weekends ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)