Network Engineer (Journeyman) - Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

Job Description

Network Engineer (Journeyman) – Colorado Springs, CO

Role and Responsibilities

CNF Technologies is searching for a Network Engineer to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Defensive Cyber Operations rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

Uses knowledge of network systems to help design and install internal and external networks. Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements. Relies on established guidelines and instructions to perform daily job functions. 

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' related professional experience
• Must have JNCDA, JNCDS-DC, JNCDS-SEC, CCNA, or equivalent

Desired skills/experience

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command
• Experience with Defensive Cyber Operations (SSC/SZWO) program office

Education/Certification

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development or STEM related specialty and 5 years’ related professional experience; Or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, software development, or STEM related specialty and 3 years' related professional experience
• Must have JNCDA, JNCDS-DC, JNCDS-SEC, CCNA, or equivalent
• Preferred hands-on experience with the network devices supporting DCO-S tools, eg:
  • Palo Alto firewalls
  • Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches
  • Gigamon aggregators
  • TACLANEs
  • GRE tunnels and other encapsulated routing technologies

CLEARANCE

• Must possess an active DoD Secret Clearance. A Top Secret (TS) security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility) is HIGHLY desired.

LOCATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Place of work is Colorado Springs, remote work opportunity is available. You may be required to travel periodically, less than 10%.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $105,000/year to $125,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract rates, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. CNF also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location.