Senior Network Engineer (WAN SME)

$123,000 - $137,000/Yr

Auria - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Senior

Colorado Springs, CO

Textile Product Mills

About the position

Auria is seeking a Senior Network Engineer (WAN SME) to join our Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program, based in Colorado Springs, CO. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our network systems, particularly in the context of WANs. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, deploying, integrating, and testing upgrades to the C2BMC network and operational sites. This includes designing, developing, and implementing all WANs for the project, ensuring that all network components function seamlessly together to support mission-critical operations. In this position, the Senior Network Engineer will also play a mentorship role, assisting junior engineers with their tasks as needed. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership skills, guiding less experienced team members while also collaborating with other highly motivated network engineers. The role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving, as the engineer will need to independently perform troubleshooting and provide status updates to program personnel, especially during network installations at remote locations. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in network development, with extensive experience in developing, testing, and deploying new and upgraded capabilities. Knowledge of various networking protocols and technologies, including IPSEC, Multicast PIM DM, MPLS, QOS, GRE tunnels, multiarea OSPF, and BGP traffic engineering, is essential. Additionally, familiarity with the Juniper SRX firewall is required. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are crucial, as the engineer will need to create presentations and documentation using tools like Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deploy, integrate, and test upgrades to the C2BMC network and operational sites.
• Design, develop, and implement all WANs for the project.
• Assist junior engineers with tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with other network engineers in a team environment.
• Independently perform troubleshooting and provide status updates to Program personnel.
• Lead and perform network installations at remote locations.
• Support the deployment of network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• 9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA).
• Experience in network development, including developing, testing, and deploying new and upgraded capabilities.
• Knowledge of IPSEC, Multicast PIM DM, MPLS, QOS, GRE tunnels, multiarea OSPF, and BGP traffic engineering.
• Experience with the Juniper SRX firewall.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio.
• Proven troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience planning and supporting the deployment of network infrastructure.

Nice-to-haves

• Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired.
• Prior C2BMC experience is desired.

Benefits

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing flexibility
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, with immediate vesting
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans including company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)