Network/System Engineer with Security Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Employee stock purchase program

Life insurance

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions seeks a System/Network Engineer to support the SEWS program at Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs. You will analyze user needs and design the required hardware and software solutions to support those needs, focusing on secure networking and robust system administration.

This role requires active security clearance and hands-on experience in network administration, firewall configuration, and enterprise IT operations within DoD contexts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Network administration.

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 documentation as required.
• Support foreign partner system and network installation, maintenance, and sustainment.
• Supporting Emergency On‑Site Sustainment 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 sustainment including system operational check out, inventory, system updates, equipment firmware updates and documentation updates.

Skills

Network administration

Security+ / CCNA

Cisco ISE

OS/ TCPIP troubleshooting

GRE / IPSEC

VRF

VoIP (CUCM)

RMF compliance

Networking hardware

VMware

Active Directory

Windows OS

Linux/UNIX

Oracle / PostgreSQL

Java app servers

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

Tomcat/JBoss

Linux/Unix services

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.