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Junior Network Engineer

SAIC

Posted 1 month ago
Secret
$40,001 - $80,000
Unspecified
IT - Hardware
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)

Description

SAIC has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Network Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO at the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) on Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Directorate for Ground Test (DTG).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assisting with the design, implementation, and support of LAN/WAN networks and systems
  • Assisting with the development and maintenance of network system and service configurations
  • Documenting and troubleshooting network and system issues
  • Creating and maintaining network diagrams and documentation
  • Assisting with the configuration, implementation, and utilization of network tools such as Cisco ISE, Instant Connect Enterprise, Wireshark and OpManager
  • Providing network monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting during Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test events
  • Providing communications (Secure VoIP, Secure Chat) support during MDA test events
  • Coordinating with MDA elements to gather and verify connectivity information required for MDA test events and creating an Event Communications Baseline document for that test event
  • Ability to travel occasionally (up to 10%) to support various hardware upgrades at remote sites
  • Ability to work infrequent night shifts (with prior notice) to support MDA test events

Qualifications

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field, with 2 years of relevant experience. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Required Skills:
  • Must be able to meet DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements within 12 weeks of hire
  • Must have CCNA or higher Cisco professional certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
  • Experience with (or knowledge of) Cisco routing and switching design and configuration
  • Experience deploying or managing TACLANEs or other cryptographic equipment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio
  • Potential for travel (CONUS and OCONUS - Up to 10% per year and up to 14 days at a time) and ability to obtain a US Passport

Desired Skills:
  • Experience deploying and managing Palo Alto firewalls
  • Experience with network management and monitoring toolsets such as Cisco ISE, Instant Connect Enterprise, Wireshark, and OpManager
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux workstation and server configuration and operation
  • Familiarity with multicast network configuration, operation, and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with Cisco Unified Communications and AV endpoints such as VoIP Phones and VTC Units
  • Familiarity with MDA Ground Test, Flight Test, War Games, or Exercises
  • Familiarity with the creating of Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) documents

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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