Network Engineer 3

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Network Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO. This 100% onsite role requires a Secret clearance and IAT Level II certification.

The candidate will design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across LAN/WAN, with experience in routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, and routing protocols. Travel to remote sites for installations is required, and some after-hours work may be needed to support mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in network engineering.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• IAT Level II 8570 certification required (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.). Must be a US citizen and hold a valid US passport.
• CCNA or JNCIA certification required.
• Understanding of OSI model, TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF).
• Experience with firewalls (Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto) and multi-vendor switching/routing (Juniper, Cisco).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Visio).
• Travel to remote locations for installations and on-site support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Ensure reliable LAN/WAN connectivity and collaborate with senior engineers on design and optimization.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls from Cisco and Juniper.
• Monitor network performance, resolve latency and packet loss issues, and manage VLANs and routing protocols.
• Troubleshoot incidents across LAN/WAN and document resolutions; support network changes and upgrades.
• Travel to remote locations to lead network installations and provide status updates to program personnel.
• Possible after-hours work and other tasks as required by the program.

Skills

IAT Level II

Security+

Secret Clearance

US Citizen

CCNA/JNCIA

OSI Model

BGP/OSPF

Firewall

VLANs

LAN/WAN

PowerPoint

Visio

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Cisco Routers

Juniper Switches

TACLANEs

Optical Transport

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Network Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO.

100% onsite

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Generally, has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
• The position requires an IAT Level II 8570 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc. Must have an active Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen and have/maintain a valid US passport.
• This position requires an CCNA or JNCIA certification Must be a proven network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development and testing methodologies.
• Must have an understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF. Must have network traffic analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Must have firewall experience - especially Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Must have experience in UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs. Must have hands on experience with multi-vendor switching routing (Juniper, Cisco), WAN optimizer, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Visio.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Client is looking for a Network Engineer to join the team in Colorado Springs, CO to support the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).

The Client Missile Defense Programs support the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) mission to develop and deploy a layered Missile Defense System to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight. Be a part of our passionate and highly-motivated team who are excited to be on the forefront of defense of our nation.

This position requires candidate acceptance by industry partner resource control board.

• In this role the candidate will support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure.
• This role is responsible for ensuring reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments while collaborating with senior engineers on network design and optimization.
• The ideal candidate brings strong networking fundamentals and a hands-on approach to supporting production environments.
• Configure and maintain network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco and Juniper Networks.
• Monitor network performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues. Implement and support core networking technologies including VLANs, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), and basic network security controls.
• Troubleshoot network incidents across LAN/WAN environments, performing root cause analysis and documenting resolutions. Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to support network changes, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Candidate will be responsible for traveling to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently perform troubleshooting, and provide status updates to Program personnel.
• The candidate may be required to support critical activities outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Any other required tasks by the program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Top Secret Clearance
• CCNP or JNCIP Certification Foundation, NSX, vSAN, and Aria Experience with network automation using Ansible Understand standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
• Prior C2BMC experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.

WORK HOURS

Full-Time/First Shift

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

ADDITIONAL

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

Possible OT opportunities.