DoD Network Engineer — X-Lab Deployments & Secure WAN

StaffSource; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

StaffSource in Colorado Springs is seeking a Network Engineer to serve as a primary engineer and developer for the X-Lab Test Program. You will drive network buildout and deployments to the operational environment while coordinating with the events team to align with test schedules.

Ideal candidates bring DoD RMF/STIG familiarity, Juniper firewall experience, and strong TCP/IP routing knowledge (BGP/OSPF). This on-site role at Schriever Base requires a Secret clearance and excellent

Qualifications

• Knowledge of network design, development, and testing methodologies.
• Understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IP.
• Experience with routing protocols including BGP and OSPF.
• Hands-on experience with Juniper devices and firewalls.
• DoD RMF and STIG security practices familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary Network Engineer supporting the program’s X-Lab Test Program
• Support network buildout and deployments to the operational environment
• Collaborate with the X-Lab Events Team to understand test schedules
• Provide network engineering support for all upcoming tests
• Perform network engineering and development activities in support of program objectives

Skills

Network design

Development

Testing methodologies

OSi model / TCP-IP

BGP/OSPF

Juniper firewalls

VLANs/GRE

WAN optimization

RMF/STIG

DoD 8570 (IAT Level II+)

PowerPoint

Visio

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree (1+ year experience)

Tools

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

StaffSource in Colorado Springs is seeking a Network Engineer to serve as a primary engineer and developer for the X-Lab Test Program. You will drive network buildout and deployments to the operational environment while coordinating with the events team to align with test schedules.

Ideal candidates bring DoD RMF/STIG familiarity, Juniper firewall experience, and strong TCP/IP routing knowledge (BGP/OSPF). This on-site role at Schriever Base requires a Secret clearance and excellent