Secret-Cleared Network Engineer for Space Systems

Astrion; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Network Engineer to join the AFRL RAPID laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM. The role supports network requirements, verification approaches, and system architectures for resilient space systems.

On-site with hybrid/remote options, the position requires DoD secret clearance and 3+ years in technical networking. Responsibilities include advising on network design, interoperability, security, and configuration management, while coordinating with program offices and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant technical engineering experience.
• Experience with network security, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent networking equipment.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Proficiency in configuring and managing routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Understanding cybersecurity principles and network security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Current networking certification such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex systems and technical requirements.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Serve as network engineering SME, advising PM and teams on requirements and design decisions.
• Translate mission needs into network requirements and support allocation and traceability.
• Represent network interfaces in system architectures and program artifacts.
• Support network architecture development and trade studies for mission fit and security.
• Coordinate system and facility network requirements as distinct engineering areas.
• Identify and document network interfaces, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings and engineering reviews; track actions to closure.
• Review deliverables for consistency with requirements and architectures.
• Support risk, issue, and opportunity management related to network topics.
• Assess proposed changes for impacts to network requirements and verification plans.
• Support development of network verification and validation strategies and test plans.
• Review network test results and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve dependencies and maintain alignment.
• Provide network inputs to status reports, briefs, and planning documents.
• Communicate network status, risks, decisions, and issues to leadership.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Independent problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Networking devices

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Network Engineer to join the AFRL RAPID laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM. The role supports network requirements, verification approaches, and system architectures for resilient space systems.

On-site with hybrid/remote options, the position requires DoD secret clearance and 3+ years in technical networking. Responsibilities include advising on network design, interoperability, security, and configuration management, while coordinating with program offices and stakeholders to