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Chey Mtn AFB, CO
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Job Description
26-098 / 26-115 - Network Engineer III
JOB SUMMARY:
The Network Engineer III supports the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure for the program. This role ensures reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments and collaborates with senior engineers on network design and optimization. The position requires strong networking fundamentals and a hands-on approach to supporting production environments.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Support implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls across multi-vendor environments (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
• Monitor network performance and availability; identify and resolve connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues
• Implement and support VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and basic network security controls
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN network incidents; perform root cause analysis and document resolutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network changes, upgrades, and infrastructure projects
• Travel to remote locations to lead network installations and perform independent troubleshooting
• Provide status updates to program personnel
• Support activities outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Perform additional tasks as required by the program
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• CCNA or JNCIA certification required within 30 days of start
• Hands-on experience with network design, development, and testing methodologies
• Understanding of OSI Model and TCP/IP
• Experience with routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
• Network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting skills
• Firewall experience (Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto)
• Experience with UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs
• Experience with multi-vendor routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper), WAN optimization, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment
• Strong communication skills, including writing and presentation using Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Visio)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• CCNP or JNCIP CertificationFoundation
• NSX, vSAN, and Aria Experience with network automation using Ansible
• Understand standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
EDUCATION: Bachelors with 3+ or Master with 1+ Years of Experience
LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO
CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Secret
DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: IAT - Level II
JOB SUMMARY:
The Network Engineer III supports the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure for the program. This role ensures reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments and collaborates with senior engineers on network design and optimization. The position requires strong networking fundamentals and a hands-on approach to supporting production environments.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Support implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls across multi-vendor environments (e.g., Cisco, Juniper)
• Monitor network performance and availability; identify and resolve connectivity, latency, and packet loss issues
• Implement and support VLANs, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and basic network security controls
• Troubleshoot LAN/WAN network incidents; perform root cause analysis and document resolutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network changes, upgrades, and infrastructure projects
• Travel to remote locations to lead network installations and perform independent troubleshooting
• Provide status updates to program personnel
• Support activities outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Perform additional tasks as required by the program
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• CCNA or JNCIA certification required within 30 days of start
• Hands-on experience with network design, development, and testing methodologies
• Understanding of OSI Model and TCP/IP
• Experience with routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
• Network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting skills
• Firewall experience (Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto)
• Experience with UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs
• Experience with multi-vendor routing and switching (Cisco, Juniper), WAN optimization, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment
• Strong communication skills, including writing and presentation using Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Visio)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• CCNP or JNCIP CertificationFoundation
• NSX, vSAN, and Aria Experience with network automation using Ansible
• Understand standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
EDUCATION: Bachelors with 3+ or Master with 1+ Years of Experience
LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO
CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Secret
DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: IAT - Level II
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