Network Engineer

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long‑term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and RedHat. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground‑breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long‑term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience. Your Role and Responsibilities US Citizenship is required for this role. Candidates for consideration must EITHER have a Secret OR TopSecret Clearance and be able to sit onsite in Colorado Springs CO. IBM is searching for a Network Engineer to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch 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. Required Technical and Professional Expertise Certifications: SAFe for Teams Certification. Security Clearance: Pre-existing, Active DoD Secret Clearance. 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 Technical and Professional Expertise Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program office. Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr