Senior Platform Network Engineer

Talent Stack; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

6 weeks of paid PTO

401(k) with 5% company match

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Job summary

A specialized recruiting firm is looking for a Senior Platform Network Engineer in Aurora, CO. The candidate must possess deep Linux experience and 5+ years of network engineering experience. Responsibilities include designing scalable network solutions and troubleshooting critical network issues. An active TS/SCI security clearance is essential for this role. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and relocation assistance, making it an excellent opportunity for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional and relevant network engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ within 90 days of hire.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required; Security+ within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, modernize, and support scalable network solutions.
• Support network design and development activities to optimize performance.
• Troubleshoot network issues and proactively mitigate risks.
• Implement switch, firewall, and router configurations.
• Provide guidance on network resource allocation, utilization, and optimization.
• Troubleshoot network issues and proactively mitigate risks.

Skills

Network engineering experience

Linux command-line skills

VMware experience

Cisco networking

Education

BS/BA in STEM: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Physics

Tools

Cisco-based systems

Brocade

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Platform Network Engineer

Location: Aurora, CO (onsite)

Clearance: Active and Transferable Top Secret - TS/SCI with CI Poly required

This role includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 6 weeks of paid PTO, Short-Term Disability, a 401(k) with 5% company match, and relocation assistance up to $8,000. Full Benefits package can be sent upon request.

About the Company: Talent Stack LLC, a woman-owned recruiting firm specializing in cleared and technical placements. We represent a confidential, defense-focused client dedicated to solving mission-critical national security challenges.

About the Role: The Senior Platform Network Engineer performs network support, hands-on system administration, and enterprise-level troubleshooting across Layer 2 and Layer 3 systems supporting next-generation satellite data management capabilities. This role requires deep Linux experience, strong network engineering fundamentals, and the ability to work onsite at the Aurora, CO facility. Some travel (up to 10%) is expected to support installation, integration, and test activities.

What You Will Do

• Design, deploy, modernize, and support scalable network solutions
• Support network design and development activities to optimize performance across multiple computing environments
• Use Linux command-line skills to deploy updates and configuration changes for Cisco-based systems
• Implement switch, firewall, and router configurations
• Provide guidance on network resource allocation, utilization, and optimization
• Troubleshoot network issues and proactively mitigate risks

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS/BA in STEM: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years of professional and relevant network engineering experience
• Experience with VMware and virtualized environments
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ within 90 days of hire
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced experience with Cisco, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ASA, Brocade
• Expertise troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3
• Experience integrating PKI, LDAP, and other identity/access management systems
• Experience with scanning tools and basic automation frameworks

Security & Compliance

This role requires an active and transferable DoD Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI and CI polygraph. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearance. Candidates without the required clearance cannot be considered for this position.

Recruitment Agencies Disclosure

This position is open to direct applicants only. External recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms should not submit candidates. Unsolicited resumes will be treated as direct applications, and agency fees will not be honored.

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