System/Network Engineer

BlueWater Federal Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a System/Network Engineer to support the SEWS program at Peterson AFB. The role involves analyzing user needs and designing hardware/software solutions, while providing 24/7 on-call Tier 2/3 support for remote users and addressing network and system issues.

You will manage IPAM, assist with RMF compliance, and implement networking technologies. A Secret clearance and Security+ or CCNA are required, with VMware and AD experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network administration.
• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of CISCO ISE (Identity Service Engine) operations and account management.
• Knowledge of full OSI and TCP/IP model troubleshooting; network routing protocols (i.e., Static routes, OSPF)
• Knowledge of GRE and IPSEC tunnels theory and configuration; VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) theory and configuration.
• Familiarization with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (VoIP).
• Familiarization with RMF standards.
• Knowledge of Network Encryption Devices (i.e., KG-250, KG-250x, IPS-250x, KG-175).
• Knowledge of virtualization concepts and products (VMware); Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for users and groups.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft Operating Systems (Server & Workstation).
• Familiarity with Oracle/Sybase/Postgres database maintenance; Java application servers (Tomcat, JBoss).
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX applications and services (NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, HTTP, Ansible).
• Partner and Allied nation exercise experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotating 24/7 on-call Tier 2/3 system support for remote users and resolve hardware, software, and communications issues.
• Support firewall maintenance and configuration requirements.
• Review and implement new networking technologies upon approval.
• Manage IPAM documentation and keep it current.
• Support foreign partner system and network installation, maintenance, and sustainment.
• Assist EOSS travelers with troubleshooting guidance and procedures as needed.
• Respond to system component failures or change requests and plan recoveries.
• Update Technical Data Package to document system configurations.
• Perform CDF sustainment tasks including checkouts, inventory, updates and firmware updates.

Skills

Network administration

Secret clearance

IPSec/GRE

OSPF routing

RMF knowledge

VMware

Active Directory

Linux/Unix

Education

Security+ or CCNA

Tools

Cisco IOS

Tomcat/JBoss

VMware

AD/LDAP

Job description

BlueWater Federal is looking for a System/Network Engineer to support the SEWS program at Peterson AFB. As a Systems/Network Engineer, you will support the analysis of user needs and develop the design and associated hardware and software recommendations to support those needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotating 24/7 on-call Tier 2/3 system support for remote users, to identify and resolve hardware, software, and communication issues, document solutions, and develop recommendations to reduce the frequency of repairs.
• Support firewall maintenance and configuration requirements.
• Research and implement new networking technologies upon approval.
• Manage and update organizational IPAM (IP address management) documentation as required.
• Support foreign partner system and network installation, maintenance, and sustainment.
• Supporting Emergency On-Site Sustainment (EOSS) travelers with troubleshooting guidance and procedures as necessary.
• Respond to system component failures or change requests and plan system change or restoral implementation.
• Update Technical Data Package as required to document system.
• Perform CDF (Centralized Distribution Facility) sustainment including but not limited to system operational check out, inventory, system updates, equipment firmware updates and documentation updates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Network administration.
• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Security+ or CCNA certification is required.
• Knowledge of CISCO ISE (Identity Service Engine) operations and account management.
• Knowledge of full OSI and TCP/IP model troubleshooting; network routing protocols (i.e., Static routes, OSPF)
• Knowledge of GRE and IPSEC tunnels theory and configuration; VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) theory and configuration.
• Familiarization with Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express (VoIP).
• Familiarization with Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards.
• Knowledge of Network Encryption Devices (i.e., KG-250, KG-250x, IPS-250x, KG-175).
• Knowledge of virtualization concepts and products (VMware); Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for users and groups.
• Knowledge of current Microsoft Operating Systems (Server & Workstation).
• Familiarity with Oracle/Sybase/Postgres database maintenance; Java application servers (Tomcat, JBoss).
• Familiarity with Linux/UNIX applications and services (NFS, SSH, NTP, LDAP, HTTP, Ansible).
• Partner and Allied nation exercise experience preferred.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 120-125K