Network Engineer (Second Shift) IRES - SSFB

Position Title: Network Engineer (Second Shift)

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO

Clearance Type: DoD Secret

Shift: This is a second shift position. Typical hours are 1400-2200, but duty hours may occasionally change (up to 4 hours earlier or later) to meet differently scheduled mission activities.

Travel Required: Up to 10% of the time

Description of Duties:

The Network Engineer (Second Shift) supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will:

• Ensure system changes are completed in accordance with developer documentation, configuration management and documentation practices.
• Be responsible for daily hands-on operating and maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and testing of C2BMC networks.
• Configure, install, test, and sustain IT network and boundary protection devices and systems.
• Be able to perform technical validation of network designs in accordance with industry best practices and DoD policies and guidelines.
• Perform data collection and validation of network services and devices.
• Assist integration managers in problem definition and root cause analysis as needed.
• Provide timely updates to appropriate team leads, managers and stakeholders on status of tasks and troubleshooting efforts.
• Make recommendations to plan, develop and execute work plans that achieve critical-path requirements.
• Work with the project team to install and test new hardware as needed for lifecycle management.
• Use REMEDY ticketing system to report, track and document problems and resolution life-cycle actions on faulty systems.

This is a second shift position. Typical hours are 1400-2200, but duty hours may occasionally change (up to 4 hours earlier or later) to meet differently scheduled mission activities.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position. The selected candidate may be assigned as an employee for one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 4, or more, years of directly related experience in Internet Protocols (e.g. DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL); Multiple network types (i.e. LAN, WAN, VLAN, SDN); and/or managing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telecommunications infrastructures
• Must have experience in firewall configuration and troubleshooting
• Must have experience with IP addressing, subnetting, and NAT
• Must have experience with Cisco or Juniper routers, switches, firewalls
• Must have experience configuring OSPF, SNMP, Syslog, VRF, and network timing systems
• Must have a current DoD approved 8570 Level II certification such as Security+ CE

• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA) certification
• Have experience with network monitoring
• Have experience using Juniper Apstra to build and deploy network configurations
• Have experience with software defined networking, such as VMware NSX
• Have experience with Microsoft Visio diagramming
• Have knowledge of Missile Defense, DoD communications systems and MDIOC operations

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Compensation Details:
$115,000 - $125,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:
04/28/2026 - 05/06/2026
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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