Network Engineer (Journeyman) – Colorado Springs, CO

CNF Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CNF Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to support US Space Force missions from Colorado Springs, delivering secure network solutions for space and ground systems.

You will design and implement internal and external networks, test systems, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment while complying with DoD security requirements. This role requires active DoD Secret clearance with TS eligibility desired, and collaboration with a high-performing team to defend cyber terrain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty and 5 years’ related professional experience
• Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development, or STEM related specialty and 3 years' related professional experience
• Must have JNCDA, JNCDS-DC, JNCDS-SEC, CCNA, or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with network devices supporting DCO-S tools (Palo Alto firewalls, Cisco Nexus/Catalyst, Gigamon, TACLANEs, GRE tunnels)

Responsibilities

• Design and install internal and external networks
• Test and evaluate network systems to eliminate problems and improve performance
• Follow established guidelines and instructions in daily duties
• Support SSC Defensive Cyber Operations tools and missions

Skills

3+ years of experience

Network design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields

Master’s degree in STEM fields

Tools

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco Nexus switches

Gigamon

TACLANEs

GRE tunnels

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

CNF Technologies is searching for a Network Engineer to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Defensive Cyber Operations rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Uses knowledge of network systems to help design and install internal and external networks. Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements. Relies on established guidelines and instructions to perform daily job functions.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' related professional experience
• Must have JNCDA, JNCDS-DC, JNCDS-SEC, CCNA, or equivalent

Desired skills/experience

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command
• Experience with Defensive Cyber Operations (SSC/SZWO) program office

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty and 5 years’ related professional experience; Or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development, or STEM related specialty and 3 years' related professional experience
• Must have JNCDA, JNCDS-DC, JNCDS-SEC, CCNA, or equivalent
• Preferred hands-on experience with the network devices supporting DCO-S tools, eg:
  • Palo Alto firewalls
  • Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches
  • Gigamon aggregators
  • TACLANEs
  • GRE tunnels and other encapsulated routing technologies

CLEARANCE

• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. A Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) is HIGHLY desired.

LOCATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Place of work is Colorado Springs, remote work opportunity is available. You may be required to travel periodically, less than 10%.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $105,000/year to $125,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. CNF also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location.