Lead Network Engineer

Apogee; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to provide Tier 2 network support for critical DoD missions at Scott Air Force Base, IL. The role covers C3 services across airborne and ground systems, with emphasis on secure, compliant network operations.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s degree, and 8 years of relevant experience, including 5 years DoD. Certifications in Network+ and CCNA are required, with SolarWinds experience preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required and must be maintainable.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Eight (8) years of experience in the discipline; five (5) years DoD experience.
• DoDD 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.
• CompTIA Network+ certification.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Experience with SolarWinds software suites.

Responsibilities

• Provide Network Tier 2 support for SLC3S-A, MAF, AFGSC E-4B/NAOC, and U.S. Navy E-6B missions.
• Support EACN A2G2s, SIL, and GSOC network infrastructure.
• Configure, implement, and support LAN/WAN systems and data exchange.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and upgrade EACN network components.
• Attend meetings, forecast, and provide trend analysis for resource planning.
• Maintain EACN A2G2 hardware configuration and installation requirements.
• Configure and maintain Government-furnished network security and monitoring tools (e.g., ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Splunk).
• Ensure compliance with USCYBERCOM, DISA, and AF STIGs; support CSSP, AFNOC, NOD, NOG Det 2, and AFCERT.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Lead Network Engineer to provide support for the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) support task order, which provides Command, Control, Communications (C3) services for multiple critical U.S. Government missions via multiple Air to Global Information Grid (GIG) Gateways (A2G2’s) supported by a Systems Integration Lab (SIL).

This is a full-time position located on-site at Scott Air Force Base (SAFB), in Belleville, IL.

• This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities

• Provide Network Tier 2 support to Senior Leader Command, Control, Communications Systems-Airborne (SLC3S-A) Operations, Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Operations, Air Force Global Strike Command’s (AFGSC) E-4B aircraft, also known as the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC), and U.S. Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft.
• Provide Network Tier 2 support to EACN Air to GIG Gateways (A2G2s), EACN Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL), and the Government Security Operations Center (GSOC).
• Configure, implement, and support network infrastructure (LAN/WAN) operating systems and computer data exchange requirements. This includes replacement of End-Of-Life (EOL) hardware and software when required and provided by the Government.
• Identify and resolve performance issues and be responsible for all troubleshooting, repairing/replacing, configuring, monitoring, and upgrading of the EACN network on both the unclassified and classified systems.
• Attend meetings, provide forecasts, gather trend analysis data on systems, and provide input for resource planning. Contractor shall review work/installation progress for accuracy, adherence to network design, and conformance to telecommunications standards. Contractor shall provide installation, transition, and cutover of components of the systems.
• Support and maintain the EACN A2G2 hardware configuration and installation requirements once approved for site installation.
• Configure, customize, and maintain Government-furnished network security, monitoring, and data analysis tools (including but not limited to ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Splunk) to provide real-time usable statistics to aid with troubleshooting.
• Report the detailed compliance actions; the date and time compliance is complete and changes that are implemented in each A2G2 to the EACN Government Engineers and ISSM as part of the EACN Security-Compliance Report.
• Comply with all U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and U.S. Air Force Tasking Orders and/or Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and support the EACN Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP), Air Force Network Operations Center (AFNOC), Network Operations Division (NOD), 26th Network Operations Group (NOG) Detachment 2, and the AFNOC Network Security Division (NSD) AF Computer Response Team (AFCERT). STIGs must be conducted within the test environment prior to implementation into the operational network; each device must be compliant with DISA inspection standards before it is connected to an operational network.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance

Certifications

• DoDD 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program
• CompTIA Network Plus (Network+)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Additional Experience

• SolarWinds software suites

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's Degree

Years of Experience: Six (6) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Additional Information

Location: Scott Air Force Base (SAFB), in Belleville, IL

On-site: Full-time on-site position

Travel: 10% travel may be required

• This position is contingent upon contract award.***