Network Engineer

We are currently seeking a Network Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO. Details for the position are as follows, * You will support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure supporting a DoD missile defense program

• Configure and maintain network devices including Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, as well as network firewalls
• Support reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments
• Monitor network performance and proactively troubleshoot connectivity, latency, packet loss, and other network issues
• Implement and support core networking technologies including TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, GRE tunnels, and UDP multicast
• Support and troubleshoot multi-vendor network infrastructure, including Cisco and Juniper switching/routing
• Work with firewalls, particularly Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto
• Support network designs involving SONET, MSPP, WAN optimization, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment

Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Architecture/Engineering, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Network Administration/Management, Firewalls, Juniper Routers, Network Switching, Network Routers, Network Configuration Management, Cisco Routers, * Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant engineering/networking experience

• Active Secret Security Clearance required
• CCNA or JNCIA certification required
• IAT Level II 8570-compliant certification required, such as Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNP, SCNA, etc.
• Strong understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IP
• Hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF
• Strong network traffic analysis, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper networking equipment
• Firewall experience with Juniper, Fortinet, and/or Palo Alto
• Experience with VLANs, GRE tunnels, UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, and TCP/IP network design
• Experience with WAN optimizers, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment
• CCNP or JNCIP certification is a plus
• Experience with Ansible/network automation is a plus
• Knowledge of DoD security practices, STIG compliance, and system accreditation is a plus
• Experience with VMware Foundation, NSX, vSAN, or Aria is a plus
• Prior C2BMC experience is highly preferred