Network Engineer

Apogee; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee in Colorado Springs seeks a Network Administrator to advise on and implement network solutions for government programs under the Space Virtual Labs Network contract.

The role emphasizes planning, design, development, testing, installation, and integration of networks with a focus on security and DoD-compliant operations.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen with a current Secret clearance (Top Secret eligibility preferred) and 15 years of related experience, including 8 in DoD.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance: Active Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Years’ experience: 15 years in related field, 8 in DoD.

Responsibilities

• Review program portfolios and design system-level tests to ensure performance.
• Prepare technical docs and management reports for planning and actions.
• Validate systems and analyze end-to-end communications for C2 systems.
• Provide system engineering support and training for programs and initiatives.
• Advise on network requirements, architecture, workload, and security measures.

Skills

Network Administration

DoD Standards

Agile

Cloud Technologies

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

NSX-T

vSphere

Palo Alto

CCNP

CCNP/CCIE Certifications

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Network Administrator to join the team. The technical expert filling this position will be a trusted advisor and consultant to the government supporting government-led ongoing and future sustainment, modification, and capability upgrade efforts across the Space Virtual Labs Network contract supporting the Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems (SW&SS) division. A key focus for this position is the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, and integration of networks supporting these systems. This position will also support broader systems engineering activities associated with these systems.

This is a full-time opportunity located at Peterson SFB, CO.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of the program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain the program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems with a concentration on end‑to‑end communications from sensor/source through C2 node(s) to end users
• Provide system engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight
• Advise and ensure high‑quality work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked ITW/AA C2 systems across all levels of the mission environment (day‑to‑day through scintillation). Functions in this area may include:
  • Analyzing and recommending network requirements
  • Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure
  • Analyzing network workload
  • Monitoring network capacity and performance
  • Diagnosing and resolving network problems
  • Recommending network backup and recovery procedures
  • Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/ cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services.

Minimum Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance: A minimum active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance

Education: High School Diploma

Years’ experience: 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD

Additional Experience

• Have the advanced knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a senior Network Administrator
• Possess the ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid‑level network administrators

Preferred Qualifications

• Clearance: Active Top Secret
• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Years of Experience: 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD; OR Master's Degree 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD

Additional Experience

Support implementation and execution of Agile software execution in concert with Government and Prime contractors

• Represent the Government’s interests by performing Agile Product Owner roles and responsibilities.
• Familiarity with Missile Warning, Missile Defense and/or Space Domain Awareness or Command and Control Systems
• Familiarity and/or experience with Cloud-based technologies
• Relevant industry certifications from Cisco and CompTIA are preferred.
• Good understanding of networking protocols - switching technologies, routing fundamentals, firewalls, IP subnets, firewalling, load balancing, zones, and Management Networks.
• Working knowledge of network systems, protocols, and standards such as Ethernet, LAN, WAN, xDSL, TCP/IP, fiber, T1, 802.11x, etc.
• vSphere Certification: VCP-DCV
• NSX-T Certification: VCP-NV
• Cisco Certified Network Professional: CCNP
• Experience with DoD STIGs (as related to networking devices)
• Experience with Palo Alto Firewall configurations
• Experience with the ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, including continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation.

Additional Information

Location: Onsite at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: Travel may be required (approx. 10-20%)

Pay Range

USD $80,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.