Network Engineer

LaunchTech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Colorado Springs is seeking an experienced network engineer to design, install, and maintain IT networks. The role requires active DoD Secret Security Clearance, strong technical writing skills, and at least 4 years of specialized experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. Candidates should have relevant certifications such as CCNA and Security+.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of general work experience, 4+ years in network engineering.
• Understanding of networks, routing, switching, security, and firewalls.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance and able to attain Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, and test IT network devices.
• Develop detailed designs and documentation for network architectures.
• Support engineering with system-level requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Routing and switching protocols

Network troubleshooting

Security best practices

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level I Certification

CCNA or equivalent certification

Security+ certification

Job description

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Travel Required: Up to 10%

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, configuration, installation, and test of IT network and boundary protection devices and systems within the MDA Enterprise.
• Develop and document detailed designs with supporting implementation, test, and transition plans.
• Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architectures, hardware and software selections, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Support the engineering team to develop derived system level requirements based on collaborative review of project objectives.
• Proficient in routing and switching protocols to include BGP, OSPF, TCP/UDP, VPN/VRF, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, SD‑WAN, ISE.
• Work hands‑on maintaining and troubleshooting networks to include Cisco, Riverbed, and Broadcom products.
• Produce work products that are of high quality and adhere to IRES and MDA procedures and policies including support for internal reviews.
• Work products will include artifacts such as System and Connectivity drawings as well as DoDAF OV and SV documentation.
• Review and remediate STIG Vulnerability findings.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong technical writing and verbal communications skills.
• Be able, and have a willingness, to work in a fast‑paced environment.

What You Bring

• Must have 6, or more, years of general (full‑time) work experience.
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education.
• Must have 4, or more, years of directly related/specialized experience in network engineering.
• Understanding of networks, routing and switching, security, and firewalls.
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level I Certification.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to attain DoD Top Secret Security Clearance w/SCI eligibility.
• Have a current CCNA or equivalent certification.
• Have a current Security+ certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mission‑driven work with opportunities to grow
• And more

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.