Network Engineer

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Network Engineer in Colorado Springs to design, implement, maintain, and support our network infrastructure for DoD-relevant environments. You will ensure secure, scalable wired and wireless networks while supporting business and end-user requirements.

The role requires Top Secret/SCI eligibility, Cisco and VMware experience, SDN and IaC skills, and collaboration across DoW teams to advance DevSecOps practices.

Qualifications

• Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain JWIC, SAP/SAR clearance.
• BS/BA with 7–9 years of experience required.
• Proven Cisco networking hardware experience (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Experience in VMware environments.
• Proficient in LAN/WAN design and troubleshooting, including encrypted networks.
• Automation tools experience (Ansible, Python).
• SDN and IaC experience (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Familiar with Change Management processes for network updates.
• Knowledge of DISN, SPARTAN or CANES systems and DoD networks.

Responsibilities

• Review and modernize WAN/MAN/LAN architectures.
• Lead design and sustainment of secure network architectures across development, test, and production environments.
• Collaborate with DoW engineers to integrate networking into the application lifecycle.
• Provide clear risk communication to stakeholders and leadership.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and incident response for network infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce network standards and baselines.
• Create architecture specifications and artifacts for network plans.
• Conduct cost/benefit analyses for hardware/software selections.

Skills

Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility

JWIC/SAP/SAR clearance ability

7–9 years experience with BS/BA

Cisco networking hardware experience

VMware environments

LAN/WAN design & troubleshooting

Automation tools (Ansible, Python)

SDN & IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Change Management processes

GitLab, Jira, Confluence usage

Education

BS/BA or equivalent

IAT Level III certifications (e.g., CISSP, CASP+)

Tools

Cisco gear

VMware

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

GitLab

Jira & Confluence

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

Title

Network Engineer

KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.

We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support our organization's network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, security, and efficient operation of wired and wireless network systems while supporting business objectives and end-user requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: At KBR, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that support the U.S. Space Force's most mission‑critical operations. Our team is pushing the boundaries of DevSecOps with state-of-the-art CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, containerization using Kubernetes, and advanced automation tools like Terraform and Ansible. You'll be contributing to systems designed for real‑time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology that are revolutionizing the future of space operations.
• Collaborative Environment: Team Beskar thrives in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, trainers, facilitators and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation—fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver documentation that’s not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW.
• Impactful Work: Your work here will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real‑world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies
• Lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure, scalable network architectures supporting DoW software applications across development, test, and production environments (e.g., NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWIC, SAP/SAR and cloud based - platforms).
• Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements
• Work closely with stakeholders and DoW engineers to design telecommunications circuit specificationsCollaborate closely with software development, cybersecurity, cloud, and operations teams to integrate networking solutions seamlessly into the application lifecycle, from design through deployment and sustainment.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for network‑related discussions with government stakeholders, program leadership, and external partners, providing clear communication of risks, tradeoffs, and mitigation strategies.
• Guide the implementation of monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities for network infrastructure to support operational visibility, cybersecurity detection, and rapid troubleshooting.
• Develop and enforce network standards, configuration baselines, and best practices aligned with DoW Instructions, enterprise architecture, and programspecific- requirements.
• Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts
• Designs and plans network communications systems.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conducts testing of network design.
• Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options.
• Works with stakeholders and product team to plan implementation of enhances and upgrades to the network.
• Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
• Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Qualifications

Required:

• Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• Ability to obtain and maintain a JWIC, SAP/SAR clearance
• Requires 7-9 years of experience with BS/BA
• Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment
• Proven experience in VMware environments
• Proven experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols
• Proven experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors
• Proficiency in Automation Tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, or similar)
• Expertise in Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Experience with Change Management Processes to ensure smooth network updates and configurations
• Knowledge of DISN (Department of Defense Information Network), SPARTAN or CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services) systems
• Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, and GCIH)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with ATO process and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate risk posture, trends, and recommendations to diverse audiences.
• Working knowledge of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab, Jira and Confluence

Desired

• Professional certification in Cisco, VMware, and/or ITIL
• SPARTAN Networking experience

Basic Compensation: $123,600 - $190,800 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only)

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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