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# Senior Network Engineer (supporting U.S. Space Force)

- **Company:** ASRC FEDERAL
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Synchronous Optical Networking, CompTIA Security+, Networking Hardware, Network Control, Network Diagrams, Network Functions Virtualization, Juniper, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Cisco
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9238628/senior-network-engineer-supporting-us-space-force

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science or related field) and 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent
 * Requires an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
 * Requires IAT Level 2 certification (E.g., COMPTIA Security+) immediately upon government mandate
 * Cisco/Juniper knowledge/experience, JNCIS-SP or JNCIS-ENT certification strongly preferred
 * Transport network experience strongly preferred
 * Serial and optical network experience preferred
 * SolarWinds Orion, CISCO Prime Optical, and Juniper CTP View experience a plus
 * Experience with scalable network device management and automation technologies a plus

## Description

* Provide network Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for Air Force Space Command's Space Digital Integrated Network (SDIN)
 * Responsible to implement, audit, and maintain consistent naming schemes for devices, circuits, etc.
 * Responsible to design, test, and implement device configurations and updates
 * Oversee maintenance of network diagrams and other documentation
 * Oversee maintenance and auditing of equipment, tool, and supply inventories
 * Compile reports, investigating anomalies, and perform other duties to maintain RMF compliance
 * Implement circuit changes, route alterations, and other critical network functions
 * Seek out opportunities to implement automation and other technologies to improve outcomes
 * Train new staff and support staff development
 * Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red SDIN, Black SDIN, and SONET networks
 * Provide troubleshooting assistance of T1's through OC-12c's on the CISCO SONET Network using CISCO Transport Controller and CISCO Transport Manager
 * Interact with customers for troubleshooting, and communicate progress to staff
 * Coordinate and respond to messages from interfacing organizations such as tech control, DISA, and network control centers
 * Participate in on-call rotation and travel occasionally as required
 * Support other contract functional areas and perform other duties as required