Senior Boundary Engineer - Schriever

LaunchTech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A veteran-owned technology firm in Colorado Springs is seeking a Senior Boundary Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and maintaining network perimeter infrastructure to support national defense operations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in network security, including F5 load balancers and Palo Alto NGFW, alongside a current DoD Secret Security Clearance. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of full-time work experience.
• 5+ years of directly related experience.
• 1+ year of experience in a management or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot network protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP.
• Monitor network performance and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking abilities

Effective communication

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP)

DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification

Tools

F5 load balancer

Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

Web Proxys

Job description

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.

We are seeking a Senior Boundary Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other network devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot network routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Plan, configure, and maintain firewall infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance and identify areas for improvement at the network edge.
• Troubleshoot network issues and provide timely resolution related to perimeter devices.
• Implement and maintain network security policies and procedures.
• Manage and maintain PKI infrastructure.
• Ensure network compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to support business applications and services.
• Document network configurations and procedures.

The successful candidate will:

• Have strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Be able to effectively communicate with customers and other team members, both orally and in writing

What You Bring

Basic Requirements

• Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 5, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have direct experience with the F5 load balancer
• Must have direct experience with the Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
• Must have direct experience operating Web Proxys
• Must have working experience AND an understanding of the OSI model and IP protocol stack
• Must have experience working with network switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) as they pertain to Netscalers, Cisco, Citrix, and Firepower
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, etc.)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements

• Have experience in assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cyber security compliance
• Have experience working within the National Industrial Security Procedures and Operations Manual (NISPOM)
• Be familiar with Isolated Network security best practices
• Have a current CISSP certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification
• Be proficient in Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the Joint (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Have experience working in a Zero Trust Environment

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
Join a mission-critical team responsible for securing enterprise boundary and perimeter infrastructure that supports national defense operations.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
• And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.