Network Engineer 101428

Information Technology Engineering Corporation (Itec) - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer position at ITEC involves supporting mission-critical programs for the Department of Defense and Intelligence community. The role requires a highly qualified and motivated individual to maintain innovative and complex systems, focusing on network administration and real-time system applications. The position is based in Aurora, CO, and offers opportunities for both individual and collaborative work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in evaluating network platform level problems and providing immediate solutions to restore service.
• Support and maintain real-time system applications on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract.
• Perform updates, patching, and baseline changes to adhere to Information Security requirements, policies, and standards.
• Troubleshoot network architecture, including network interfaces and firewalls, and make recommendations for system enhancements.
• Handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Gain a detailed understanding of systems, flows, CONOPs, and advanced concepts; innovate and provide strategic direction.
• Support rotational 24x7 on-call support.

Requirements

• Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date.
• Demonstrable real-world experience in network configuration and management of critical network environments.
• Clear understanding of the OSI model.
• Experience with IPSec, multilayer switching, VLANs, and Virtual environments (ESXi).
• Knowledgeable in Static/Dynamic IP environments, LAN/WAN interfaces, Routed and routing protocols, subnetting, remote management and monitoring using SNMPv3 and SSH.
• Experience in network devices such as Cisco ASAs, Routers, and Switches.
• Familiarity with CISCO Spine-Leaf network topology/architecture.
• Experience with Cisco IOS, NX OS, VMware.
• Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, Multicast and UDP.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work in a structured configuration controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time systems on an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate platform level problems and provide solutions for immediate restoration of service.
• Experience with 24x7 operational systems.
• Interface with external services for DNS, NTP, and others.
• Experience formalizing, developing, and writing requirements, plans, and procedures based on customer interactions and statements of work.
• Experience developing system-level designs, high-level control and data interfaces.
• Experience designing and setting up networks and data centers.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401k