Security-Focused Network Engineer with TS/SCI Clearance

Paragon Cyber Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401K with match

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Work-life balance

Training & development

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize complex network infrastructures in support of government and commercial clients. You will provide technical leadership across IT networking, security, and operations, while mentoring teammates.

This role requires hands-on Cisco routing and switching experience, strong networking and security knowledge, and the ability to work with federal standards such as FISMA and NIST.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in network engineering or IT infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches.
• Knowledge of Internet Protocols, communication protocols, and data and network security.
• Strong understanding of federal government security requirements, including FISMA and NIST guidelines.
• Experience supporting government customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to IT personnel, including mentoring, development, and training.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and support the IT network environment across servers, clients, routers, VPNs, switches, and firewall devices.
• Troubleshoot complex application, system, and network issues, including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency concerns.
• Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment.
• Define IT policies and procedures and provide management with status reporting on network health, availability, and trends.
• Maintain network performance through monitoring, analysis, and tuning.
• Analyze IT systems and prepare supporting documentation related to performance, stability, interoperability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations, and CONOPS change recommendations.
• Secure the IT network through access controls, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation aligned with applicable standards.
• Participate in the design and development of integrated solutions that meet customer requirements.

Skills

Cisco routers and switches

Networking protocols

Network security practices

FISMA/NIST security standards

Government customer support

Job description

Paragon Cyber Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize complex network infrastructures in support of government and commercial clients. You will provide technical leadership across IT networking, security, and operations, while mentoring teammates.

This role requires hands-on Cisco routing and switching experience, strong networking and security knowledge, and the ability to work with federal standards such as FISMA and NIST.