Network Engineer

Network EngineerThe Network Engineer is expected to be able to accomplish the following:Lead the design and planning of complex network communication systems, producing detailed schematics and architectural documentation to support enterprise wide modernization initiatives.Develop future-state network strategies that account for capacity planning, mission growth, emerging technologies, and DIA operational requirements.Conduct in depth cost/benefit analyses for hardware and software solutions, evaluating performance, lifecycle requirements, and long term operational impacts.Evaluate and report on new communication technologies to enhance network capability, resilience, and efficiency.Lead the testing of network designs including performance validation, interoperability testing, and engineering risk assessments.Serve as a senior technical authority for approving significant network changes and modernization efforts.Monitor and validate network hardware configurations to ensure alignment with operational baselines and mission requirements.Optimize network performance, availability, redundancy, and security across LAN, WAN, MAN, and secure network enclaves.Plan and oversee network enhancements, upgrades, and lifecycle replacements with minimal mission disruption.Advise network users, mission stakeholders, and government leadership on hardware requirements, configuration constraints, and system capabilities.Produce engineering guidance, assessments, and system documentation in support of operational and programmatic decisionmaking.Maintain broad technical expertise across network systems, including routers, firewalls, multiplexers, bridges, gateways, and associated network hardware and interconnections.Support secure integration efforts across multiple vendors, platforms, and classified technology stacks.May be assigned responsibility for managing systems administration functions and associated technical staff.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development, skill enhancement, and knowledge growth.Required qualifications include active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance, BS, 8-10 years of relevant experience; MS, 6-8 years; PhD, 3-5 years, one or more of the following DoD 8570 certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), CND, one or more advanced vendor certifications: Cisco CCNP Enterprise or Data Center, Juniper JNCIP, demonstrated mastery in network engineering within secure or classified government environments.Desired qualifications include Cisco CCIE (Enterprise or Security), AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), CISSP.The work environment is located in Denver, CO, type of environment varies, noise level is low, work schedule is non-standard shift, amount of travel is 20%. The physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, lifting up to 10 pounds, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI + CI Poly clearance are required. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.