Systems Engineer 3

The Structures Company; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Systems Engineer 3 for a 12-month contract. The position requires an active Secret clearance and experience configuring and maintaining multi-vendor networks.

You will work with Cisco/Juniper hardware, firewalls, VLANs, routing (OSPF/BGP), and TCP/IP design, travel to remote sites, and support enterprise infrastructure. The role offers bonus potential and priority access via Tier 1 supplier.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.
• IAT Level II 8570 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, or SCNA required.
• CCNA or JNCIA certification required.
• 3+ years of related experience in network engineering.
• Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing (Juniper, Cisco), WAN optimizer, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• Experience with firewall technologies including Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.
• Experience with UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Visio for technical presentations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Configures and maintains network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco and Juniper Networks.
• Monitors network performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues.
• Implements and supports core networking technologies including VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and basic network security controls.
• Troubleshoots network incidents across LAN/WAN environments, performing root cause analysis and documenting resolutions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional IT teams to support network changes, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.
• Travels to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently performs troubleshooting, and provides status updates to Program personnel.
• Applies understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF for network design and troubleshooting.
• Performs network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for production environments.
• Supports network design, development, and testing methodologies for enterprise infrastructure.
• Applies firewall experience with Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto, and knowledge of UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Fortinet

Palo Alto

Job description

JOB TITLE: Systems Engineer 3
LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
PAY RATE: $68.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 1st

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Configures and maintains network devices including routers, switches, and firewalls from vendors such as Cisco and Juniper Networks.

• Monitors network performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues.

• Implements and supports core networking technologies including VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and basic network security controls.

• Troubleshoots network incidents across LAN/WAN environments, performing root cause analysis and documenting resolutions.

• Collaborates with cross-functional IT teams to support network changes, upgrades, and infrastructure projects.

• Travels to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently performs troubleshooting, and provides status updates to Program personnel.

• Applies understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF for network design and troubleshooting.

• Performs network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting for production environments.

• Supports network design, development, and testing methodologies for enterprise infrastructure.

• Applies firewall experience with Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto, and knowledge of UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs.

Requirements:

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.

• IAT Level II 8570 Compliant Certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, or SCNA required.

• CCNA or JNCIA certification required.

• 3+ years of related experience in network engineering.

• Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing (Juniper, Cisco), WAN optimizer, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.

• Experience with firewall technologies including Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.

• Experience with UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint and Visio for technical presentations and documentation.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense