Senior Space Network Engineer — DoD/TS Eligible

RiseMe; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee seeks a Network Administrator to support government-led sustainment and capability upgrades for Space Virtual Labs Network systems. The role covers planning, design, testing, integration, and operations of networked ITW/AA C2 systems across the mission environment, onsite at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs.

Citizenship and security clearances are required, with extensive DoD experience preferred. Onsite position with travel up to 20%. Salary range USD 80,000–110,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Clearance: A minimum active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
• Education: High School Diploma
• Years' experience: 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD
• Additional experience: Have the advanced knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a senior Network Administrator
• Preferred Qualifications: Active Top Secret clearance; Bachelor's Degree or higher; 12+ years of DoD experience or 10 years with Master's degree; Agile/PMO familiarity

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of the program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain the program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications
• Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles
• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems with a concentration on end-to-end communications from sensor/source through C2 node(s) to end users
• Provide system engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives including, but not limited to, acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight
• Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software; ensure cybersecurity policies are applied across network services
• Oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level network administrators
• Assist Agile Product Owner tasks and responsibilities as required

Job description

Apogee seeks a Network Administrator to support government-led sustainment and capability upgrades for Space Virtual Labs Network systems. The role covers planning, design, testing, integration, and operations of networked ITW/AA C2 systems across the mission environment, onsite at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs.

Citizenship and security clearances are required, with extensive DoD experience preferred. Onsite position with travel up to 20%. Salary range USD 80,000–110,000 per year.