Principal Network Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Network Engineer to support the US Space Force meshONE-T program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a complex network infrastructure. This position is based out of the Denver, CO area. However, for this role we’re looking for a candidate to work out of our Denver Tech Center office.

meshONE-T is the ground component of the larger meshONE concept and will eventually integrate with the Air and Space components of meshONE to provide an end-to-end network solution across all mediums, environments, and warfighting domains. meshONE-T is a closed network and the expectation is at least 4-days/week on-site or at a customer location

• Plan, design, and provide scalable and secure network solutions to meet the evolving mission environment of the US Space Force and other DOD entities
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance
• Create and maintain documentation relating to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records
• Establish and document network technical support processes and procedures
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports for internal and external uses
• Act as technical liaison and subject matter expert between clients and customers
• Update technical documentation when there are changes in the transport design and/or technologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to test all related systems and processes to verify that the systems meet requirements and can host applications with no degradation to performance or security
• Mentor and provide guidance to other networking team members
• Recommend and justify design and architecture changes to enhance and improve network performance

Do you have experience in Telecommunications network device configuration?, * 15+ years of overall network engineering experience, with at least 5+ years working service provider functions of a network, including on-site experience activating and troubleshooting underlay carrier circuits

• Proficiency in routing and switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and managing enterprise-grade network devices (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
• Hands-on experience with network security tools and equipment (e.g. - Cisco ISE, Palo Alto, etc.)
• Less than 10% travel out of state
• Non-supervisory position: however, position will be expected to lead operational actions and facilitate work amongst a technical team
• meshONE-T is a closed network and the expectation is at least 4-days/week on-site or at a customer location

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be currently eligible for a TS/SCI Desired Qualifications:

• Project experience implementing and overseeing large-scale networks
• Experience with segment routing
• Experience designing ground stations for space mission systems
• Experience working in Department of Defense, or with Department of Defense or Federal contracts

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don’t just support modernization; we define it.