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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
IT - Networking
Boulder, CO (On-Site/Office)
Network Engineer
Mid-Level | $145,000-$188,000| Boulder, CO | Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred)
Power the infrastructure that secures the nation. Join Caribou Thunder and support classified network systems that matter.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls in multi-site classified environments
• Support system administrators with secure network integration and deployment for new site installations
• Design and implement LAN/WAN architectures for the NextGen GEO Operations & Sustainment program
• Build, configure, and maintain rack-mounted systems, servers, and workstations
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and cybersecurity teams to keep complex classified networks running at peak performance
• Maintain system documentation and network architecture diagrams using tools like Visio
• Operate on a 9/80 schedule at the Spine Rd location in Boulder, CO
Is This You?
• Active Secret clearance required, TS/SCI preferred or ability to obtain
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ certification
• Level E1 - Bachelor’s Degree + 20 years OR Master’s degree + 18 years in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Level E2 - Bachelor’s Degree + 14 years OR Master’s degree + 12 years in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, proactive troubleshooter with strong documentation and communication skills
Core Skills
Network Engineering:
Juniper, Cisco (routers, switches, firewalls), LAN/WAN architecture, DNS, encryption products
System Administration Support:
Linux (RHEL), workstation/server setup, rack-mounted systems, secure DoD environments
Compliance & Security:
STIG, RMF compliance, system accreditation, classified network operations
Tools & Automation:
Ansible automation (network and Linux), VMware virtualization, Visio network diagramming
Preferred Qualifications
• Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP)
• Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) space systems
• Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Understanding of DoD secure system implementation standards and practices
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help build the backbone of secure space-based mission systems.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in software engineering, cybersecurity, systems integration, and satellite communications.
Why Caribou Thunder?
• Mission-Critical Work: Your expertise supports real-time space operations and classified systems
• Clearance-Ready Projects: TS/SCI-eligible roles with long-term stability and growth potential
• High-Impact Teams: Collaborate across hardware, software, and secure networking domains
• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a 9/80 schedule while working on innovative defense technologies
Mid-Level | $145,000-$188,000| Boulder, CO | Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred)
Power the infrastructure that secures the nation. Join Caribou Thunder and support classified network systems that matter.
A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls in multi-site classified environments
• Support system administrators with secure network integration and deployment for new site installations
• Design and implement LAN/WAN architectures for the NextGen GEO Operations & Sustainment program
• Build, configure, and maintain rack-mounted systems, servers, and workstations
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and cybersecurity teams to keep complex classified networks running at peak performance
• Maintain system documentation and network architecture diagrams using tools like Visio
• Operate on a 9/80 schedule at the Spine Rd location in Boulder, CO
Is This You?
• Active Secret clearance required, TS/SCI preferred or ability to obtain
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ certification
• Level E1 - Bachelor’s Degree + 20 years OR Master’s degree + 18 years in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Level E2 - Bachelor’s Degree + 14 years OR Master’s degree + 12 years in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, proactive troubleshooter with strong documentation and communication skills
Core Skills
Network Engineering:
Juniper, Cisco (routers, switches, firewalls), LAN/WAN architecture, DNS, encryption products
System Administration Support:
Linux (RHEL), workstation/server setup, rack-mounted systems, secure DoD environments
Compliance & Security:
STIG, RMF compliance, system accreditation, classified network operations
Tools & Automation:
Ansible automation (network and Linux), VMware virtualization, Visio network diagramming
Preferred Qualifications
• Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP)
• Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) space systems
• Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Understanding of DoD secure system implementation standards and practices
If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help build the backbone of secure space-based mission systems.
Who is Caribou Thunder?
Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in software engineering, cybersecurity, systems integration, and satellite communications.
Why Caribou Thunder?
• Mission-Critical Work: Your expertise supports real-time space operations and classified systems
• Clearance-Ready Projects: TS/SCI-eligible roles with long-term stability and growth potential
• High-Impact Teams: Collaborate across hardware, software, and secure networking domains
• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a 9/80 schedule while working on innovative defense technologies
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