Network Engineer

Relha LLC; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s National Security Solutions team seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and sustain secure network architectures for DoW software across development, test, and production environments. You will work with DoW engineers and government stakeholders to ensure coverage from design through deployment.

The role emphasizes SDN, automation with Ansible/Python, IaC with Terraform, and compliance with DoW instructions, SPARTAN/CANES, and DISN. A Top Secret/SCI-eligible clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to obtain JWIC, SAP/SAR clearance.
• Requires 7-9 years of experience with BS/BA.
• Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience; expertise with routers, switches, firewalls.
• Proven VMware experience.
• Experience with LAN/WAN and network encryption.
• Automation using Ansible or Python and SDN experience.
• IaC experience (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of DISN, SPARTAN or CANES systems.
• IAT Level III certifications (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, GCIH).
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps.
• GitLab/Jira/Confluence familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze existing network architecture; design modern WAN/MAN/LAN solutions.
• Lead secure, scalable network designs across development, test, and production environments.
• Recommend best practices like SDN and network segmentation.
• Collaborate with DoW engineers to design circuit specifications.
• Integrate networking solutions into the application lifecycle from design to deployment.
• Interface with government stakeholders and leadership on risks and mitigations.
• Develop monitoring, logging, and incident response for network infrastructure.
• Maintain network standards and baselines aligned with DoW instructions.
• Advise users on hardware requirements and configurations.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Cisco networking

VMware

Automation (Ansible/Python)

SDN

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS

Education

BS/BA

Tools

Cisco hardware

VMware environments

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

CANES/SPARTAN networking

Job description

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 specifications

Collaborate 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 enhancements 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

Professional certification in Cisco, VMware, and/or ITIL

SPARTAN Networking experience

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 of 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.