Network Engineer

Paragon Cyber Solutions | 8a, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, CMMC-C3PAO |; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401K)

Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public

Disability benefits

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Training & Development

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to join a talented team working on critical infrastructure and security-focused environments. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing network solutions while providing technical leadership across disciplines.

Required: 4+ years in network engineering, Cisco routers/switches, and knowledge of federal security standards (FISMA/NIST). Active TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570 IAT II beneficial. On-site with US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in network engineering or IT infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Knowledge of Internet Protocols and data/network security.
• Understanding of federal government security requirements (FISMA/NIST).
• Experience supporting government customers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to IT personnel and mentor staff.
• Support network environments across routers, switches, VPNs, and firewalls.
• Troubleshoot complex application, system, and network issues.
• Plan and implement network equipment installation and testing.
• Define IT policies and report on network health and trends.
• Maintain network performance through monitoring and tuning.
• Prepare documentation on performance, stability, and interoperability.
• Contribute to architecture changes and CONOPS recommendations.
• Ensure network security through controls and monitoring.
• Participate in designing integrated customer solutions.

Skills

Cisco Routers

Cisco Switches

Networking Protocols

Security Fundamentals

FISMA/NIST Compliance

Job description

Paragon Cyber Solutions is a woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned cybersecurity and IT services firm that supports government and commercial clients with compliance, cyber defense, and mission-focused technology solutions. Our team takes pride in solving complex technical challenges and delivering innovative, customer-focused outcomes.

We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a bright, talented, and dedicated team working on critical infrastructure and security-focused environments. In this role, you will help design, develop, modify, evaluate, and implement hardware and network solutions while contributing technical leadership across multidisciplinary efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to IT personnel, including mentoring, development, and training
• Serve as a subject matter expert and support the IT network environment across servers, clients, routers, virtual private networks, switches, and firewall devices
• Troubleshoot complex application, system, and network issues, including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency concerns
• Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment
• Define IT policies and procedures and provide management with status reporting on network health, availability, and trends
• Maintain network performance through monitoring, analysis, and tuning
• Analyze IT systems and prepare supporting documentation related to performance, stability, interoperability, and lifecycle considerations
• Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations, and CONOPS change recommendations
• Secure the IT network through access controls, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation aligned with applicable standards
• Participate in the design and development of integrated solutions that meet customer requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in a related network engineering or IT infrastructure field
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco routers and switches
• Knowledge of Internet Protocols, communication protocols, and data and network security
• Strong understanding of federal government security requirements, including FISMA and NIST guidelines
• Experience supporting government customers

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must possess current active TS/SCI clearance
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II certification; relevant network certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIE are a plus
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• The flexibility to work occasional non‑duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401K with employer matching)
• Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Healthy Work-Life Balance
• Training & Development

We are a minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, HUBZone certified Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.