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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Apogee, Inc. - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Network Operating System (NOS), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Ethernet, Networking Hardware, Subnetting, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Network Service, Network Administration, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, VMware VSphere, Computer Networking Systems, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), System-level Testing, SC Clearance, Routing & Switching, Firewall Services Module, Cisco - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9184249/network-engineer ## About the Role Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen Clearance: A minimum active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance Education: High School Diploma Years' experience: 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD Additional experience: * Have the advanced knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a senior Network Administrator * Possess the ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level network administrators Preferred Qualifications: Clearance: Active Top Secret Education: Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience: 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD; OR Master's Degree 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD Additional experience: Support implementation and execution of Agile software execution in concert with Government and Prime contractors * Represent the Government's interests by performing Agile Product Owner roles and responsibilities. * Familiarity with Missile Warning, Missile Defense and/or Space Domain Awareness or Command and Control Systems * Familiarity and/or experience with Cloud-based technologies * Relevant industry certifications from Cisco and CompTIA are preferred. * Good understanding of networking protocols - switching technologies, routing fundamentals, firewalls, IP subnets, firewalling, load balancing, zones, and Management Networks. * Working knowledge of network systems, protocols, and standards such as Ethernet, LAN, WAN, xDSL, TCP/IP, fiber, T1, 802.11x, etc. * vSphere Certification: VCP-DCV * NSX-T Certification: VCP-NV * Cisco Certified Network Professional: CCNP * Experience with DoD STIGs (as related to networking devices) * Experience with Palo Alto Firewall configurations * Experience with the ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, including continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation. ## Description * Conduct reviews of the program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain the program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications * Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles * Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems with a concentration on end-to-end communications from sensor/source through C2 node(s) to end users * Provide system engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight * Advise and ensure high-quality work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked ITW/AA C2 systems across all levels of the mission environment (day-to-day through scintillation). 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