Network Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are currently seeking a Network Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO. Details for the position are as follows: Job Description:Pay: $66.85/hr (W2)1-year assignment with potential to extend based on performance and business need You will support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure supporting a DoD missile defense program Configure and maintain network devices including Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, as well as network firewalls Support reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments Monitor network performance and proactively troubleshoot connectivity, latency, packet loss, and other network issues Implement and support core networking technologies including TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, GRE tunnels, and UDP multicastSupport and troubleshoot multi-vendor network infrastructure, including Cisco and Juniper switching/routingWork with firewalls, particularly Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Support network designs involving SONET, MSPP, WAN optimization, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant engineering/networking experience Active Secret Security Clearance required CCNA or JNCIA certification required IAT Level II 8570-compliant certification required, such as Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNP, SCNA, etc.Strong understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IPHands-on experience with BGP and OSPFStrong network traffic analysis, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper networking equipment Firewall experience with Juniper, Fortinet, and/or Palo AltoExperience with VLANs, GRE tunnels, UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, and TCP/IP network design Experience with WAN optimizers, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment CCNP or JNCIP certification is a plusExperience with Ansible/network automation is a plus Knowledge of DoD security practices, STIG compliance, and system accreditation is a plus Experience with VMware Foundation, NSX, vSAN, or Aria is a plus Prior C2BMC experience is highly preferred If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached.Please forward this posting to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate hired. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy atPrivacy Policy #LI-SM2