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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$90,000
No Traveling
IT - Networking
Peterson Air Force Base, CO (On-Site/Office)
TEKsystems is seeking a Network Engineer (Mid Level) with a TS/SCI clearance to support Army Space and Missile Defense Command on Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience supporting Cisco Networking equipment. Candidates must possess a CompTIA Security + or equivalent and a CCNA.
Responsibilities:
Configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment and related services for a Cisco environment.
Design, configure and implement VPNs in a multi-vendor environment.
Identify, diagnose, and resolves network problems.
Monitor and maintain all levels of network security internally and externally
Assist in the creation and maintaining of comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks
Required Skills and Qualifications:
3-5 years of technical experience in networking technologies and multiple aspects of telecommunications network architecture for private and commercially available applications.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance
Possess experience in network integration, network interoperability, network implementation, or network protocols.
Must possess Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher.
DoD 8570 IAT II (CompTIA Security + CE) or higher.
3-5 years of experience with enterprise network support, to include routing, switching, data center, and cloud technology areas.
Excellent IP networking fundamentals and experience in the application and troubleshooting of IP protocols.
Experience working within the parameters detailed via DISA STIGs.
Understanding of the solution life cycle from inception to operation.
Strong technical documentation skills both in written and diagram form.
Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting in complex network environments.
Experience with Cisco IOS.
Ability to influence others and identify best solutions among many stakeholders.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to break down and communicate complex issues, ideas and solutions.
Ability to establish and track metrics related to key performance objectives and service levels.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skill and strong problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) (e.g., Cisco ACI, VMware NSX)
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) tuning and optimization
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
IPv6 deployment and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Understanding of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass)
Threat hunting & network forensics
Experience with firewall rule tuning & security hardening
Experience with NetFlow, sFlow, or IPFIX
Deep packet inspection (DPI) tools
Familiarity with Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools
Security Clearance Requirement:
This position requires an active DoD Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Responsibilities:
Configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment and related services for a Cisco environment.
Design, configure and implement VPNs in a multi-vendor environment.
Identify, diagnose, and resolves network problems.
Monitor and maintain all levels of network security internally and externally
Assist in the creation and maintaining of comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks
Required Skills and Qualifications:
3-5 years of technical experience in networking technologies and multiple aspects of telecommunications network architecture for private and commercially available applications.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance
Possess experience in network integration, network interoperability, network implementation, or network protocols.
Must possess Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher.
DoD 8570 IAT II (CompTIA Security + CE) or higher.
3-5 years of experience with enterprise network support, to include routing, switching, data center, and cloud technology areas.
Excellent IP networking fundamentals and experience in the application and troubleshooting of IP protocols.
Experience working within the parameters detailed via DISA STIGs.
Understanding of the solution life cycle from inception to operation.
Strong technical documentation skills both in written and diagram form.
Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting in complex network environments.
Experience with Cisco IOS.
Ability to influence others and identify best solutions among many stakeholders.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to break down and communicate complex issues, ideas and solutions.
Ability to establish and track metrics related to key performance objectives and service levels.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skill and strong problem-solving skills.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) (e.g., Cisco ACI, VMware NSX)
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) tuning and optimization
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS)
IPv6 deployment and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
Understanding of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass)
Threat hunting & network forensics
Experience with firewall rule tuning & security hardening
Experience with NetFlow, sFlow, or IPFIX
Deep packet inspection (DPI) tools
Familiarity with Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools
Security Clearance Requirement:
This position requires an active DoD Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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