Data Network Engineer

nou Systems, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical plan with Health Savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineering Subject Matter Expert (Engineer 4) to support the MDA NGE program. You will act as a trusted SETA advisor to the Government CTO, providing architectural guidance for a secure, resilient hybrid multi‑cloud environment.

You will align network transport, enterprise services, and security with DoD Zero Trust standards. Responsibilities include governing DDI, DNSSEC, and IPAM, designing multi‑cloud topologies, and leading technical exchanges with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years of engineering/IT architecture experience or a Bachelor's with 20+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience architecting enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) using Infoblox in hybrid clouds.
• Experience designing, deploying, and securing enterprise networks across AWS, Azure, and on‑premises VMware VCF/NSX environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8140/8570 IAT III or IASAE II requirements; CISSP certification.
• U.S. citizen with strong advisory and SETA background.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical authority reviewing network, boundary, DNS/DHCP, and IPAM designs for DoD NGE architecture.
• Provide architectural direction for hybrid networking across AWS, Azure, and on‑prem VMware NSX/VCF environments.
• Design end‑to‑end network transport, multi‑cloud transit, and resilient connectivity.
• Govern Infoblox DDI as ASOT with DNSSEC and split‑horizon DNS; automate IPAM.
• Oversee integration of NGE enclaves with DODNET boundaries and DISA CAP compliance.

Skills

Hybrid multi-cloud

DNS/DHCP/DDI

Zero Trust Architecture

DoD security standards

Technical leadership

Education

Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 20+ years

Tools

Infoblox DDI

VMware NSX

F5 BIG-IP

Palo Alto Networks

Cisco Versa VMware

AWS

Azure

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2093

Salary Range: $155,000.00 To $205,000.00 Annually

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is a 100% employee-owned company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

We are pleased to announce the opening for a Network Engineering Subject Matter Expert (Engineer 4), who will support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Next Generation Environment (NGE) program and become part of our technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of a team known for delivering innovative engineering solutions that support critical national security missions.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor in a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) capacity, directly supporting the Government Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and NGE leadership. You will provide technical oversight and architectural guidance for the development of a secure, resilient hybrid multi‑cloud environment, ensuring network transport, enterprise services, and security solutions align with Department of Defense (DoD) Zero Trust Architecture requirements.

Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for:

• Serving as a senior technical authority in architectural review boards, evaluating vendor‑proposed network, boundary, and DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) designs against NGE architecture and DoD Zero Trust requirements.
• Providing technical oversight and architectural direction for hybrid enterprise networking solutions across AWS, Azure, and on‑premises VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments.
• Designing and documenting end‑to‑end network transport solutions, including routing topologies, traffic engineering, multi‑cloud transit networks, and resilient connectivity.
• Architecting and governing enterprise Infoblox DDI infrastructure as the Authoritative Source of Truth (ASOT), including DNSSEC, split‑horizon DNS, Anycast routing, and automated IP address management.
• Overseeing integration of NGE enclaves with DODNET boundaries, ensuring compliance with DISA Connection Approval Processes (CAP) and Versa‑based SD‑WAN gateways.
• Guiding implementation of network micro‑segmentation, software‑defined perimeters, distributed firewalling, and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) capabilities aligned with DISA Thunderdome standards.
• Providing technical direction for F5 BIG‑IP application security gateways and Palo Alto Networks next‑generation firewalls to support Layer 7 inspection, threat prevention, and Zero Trust enforcement.
• Supporting VMware NSX networking, including logical routing, distributed firewalling, network segmentation, and automated IP provisioning.
• Evaluating cloud networking architectures, including AWS Transit Gateway, Azure networking services, and automated routing between cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Leading technical exchange meetings with integration contractors and technology vendors, including Cisco, Versa, VMware, Infoblox, F5, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Serving as an escalation authority for complex network integration, routing, DNS, and cross‑domain connectivity issues.
• Translating Government leadership requirements into actionable technical solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity and network architecture standards.

Basic Qualifications

• You must have a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with at least 12 years of engineering or IT architectural experience, or a Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with at least 20 years of relevant experience. Degrees in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline are preferred.
• You must have demonstrated experience architecting enterprise DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) solutions, specifically utilizing Infoblox as an Authoritative Source of Truth (ASOT) in hybrid cloud environments.
• You must have experience designing, deploying, and securing enterprise networks across AWS, Azure, and on‑premises VMware VCF/NSX environments.
• You must have experience designing, integrating, and accrediting network transport and boundary security solutions within classified DoD environments.
• You must possess an active Top Secret security clearance with current SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• You must meet DoD 8140/8570 requirements for an IAT Level III or IASAE Level II position.
• You must possess an active (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.

Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure) certification.
• Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) certification.
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) – Network Virtualization certification.
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty certification.
• Experience automating Infoblox, firewall, and cloud routing configurations using Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform, Ansible, Python, and REST APIs.
• Advanced knowledge of DISA STIGs, DODNET connection requirements, NIST SP 800‑207, and DISA Thunderdome Zero Trust capabilities.
• Experience implementing multi‑tenant micro‑segmentation, software‑defined networking, and secure hybrid cloud architectures.
• Prior experience in a SETA, Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS), or direct engineering advisory role supporting Government Program Managers, Directors, or Chief Technology Officers.

nou (pronounced 'new') Systems

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state‑of‑the‑art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high‑tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company‑funded Life, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch‑n‑Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou . U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.