Network Engineer 3

Network Engineer - Level 3
Senior Level | Active Top Secret Clearance Required | $80,000 - $110,000 | Onsite: Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, NM

Support mission-critical space operations-designing, monitoring, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure that enables secure communication between satellites and ground systems supporting Space Systems Command missions.
A Day in the Life - What you'll do

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise network infrastructure supporting satellite and ground system communications.
• Analyze network characteristics including traffic patterns, transmission speeds, packet flow, throughput, and connectivity performance.
• Configure, deploy, upgrade, and administer multivendor network equipment in operational and lab environments.
• Install, modify, and support routers, switches, firewalls, and related network components.
• Support Cisco routing and switching environments, Palo Alto firewalls, and network authentication solutions.
• Administer and troubleshoot Identity Services Engine (ISE) environments and network access controls.
• Operate and support Linux and UNIX systems within enterprise and mission environments.
• Leverage enterprise monitoring and analysis tools to proactively identify and resolve network issues.
• Support private cloud and virtualized environments including VMware Cloud Foundation and associated infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain network topology diagrams, architecture documentation, and IP address management records.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to remediate vulnerabilities and implement security improvements.
• Provide occasional after-hours support for operational and mission-critical network issues.
• Work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mathematics with 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• Active Top Secret security clearance or DOE Q clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access
• Current DoD 8570 baseline certification required
• Experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure in operational environments
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches
• Experience supporting Palo Alto firewalls and enterprise security architectures
• Knowledge of VMware virtualized environments and private cloud technologies
• Experience operating Linux and UNIX systems
• Experience using network monitoring and diagnostic tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, iPerf, or similar platforms
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Microsoft Visio
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively within team environments
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure projects and technical initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of engineering lifecycle processes, data management, and configuration control practices
• Experience developing and maintaining network architecture diagrams and technical documentation
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated leadership and collaboration experience
• Experience supporting government sponsors, mission stakeholders, and contract representatives
• Ability to provide executive-level summaries and translate technical findings into actionable recommendations
• Experience supporting Space Systems Command or space mission environments
• Familiarity with cybersecurity remediation activities and secure network architectures
• Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical infrastructure environments

Who is Caribou Thunder?

Caribou Thunder is a HUBZone-certified small business providing advanced technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of War and its mission partners.

35+ states and 20+ countries. We've delivered trusted solutions for over two decades - strengthening national readiness across missions on land, undersea, in the air, and throughout LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space.
Why Caribou Thunder? TEAM THUNDER - Mission Focused. Delivery Proven. Ready to Serve.

Employee Advocacy
Mission Proven
Global Reach
Skilled Teams
Modern Tools
Empowering Culture

Our engineers and innovators ensure capability from sea floor to space frontier - delivering on time, maintaining compliance, and performing with precision in high-consequence environments.

We specialize in Engineering Services, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Modeling & Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence - disciplines powering the nation's most complex technical missions.
Employee Advocacy + Benefits

Our people are the heart of Caribou Thunder. We invest in their growth, flexibility, and well-being - knowing their success drives ours.

Benefits include:

Premium Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 6% Company Match
Flexible PTO & Work Schedule
Education & Certification Reimbursement
Support for Military Leave
Work-Life Balance & Traditional Family Values

Your future, your flexibility, your well-being - we invest in you. Apply and let's connect.