About this role
Senior Network Engineer for defense programs at Schriever Space Force Base, responsible for managing network architecture, routing, and security across high-availability environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of network architecture, engineering, design, implementation, and testing; Support high-availability networks; Travel up to 10%; Familiarity with routing protocols and network devices; Document topology with Visio
Technical Overview
Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst/Nexus, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF/EIGRP), firewalls, DNS, data encryption, and network testing tools. Requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
Ideal Candidate
Senior network engineer with DoD clearance, 5+ years in routing/switching/firewall design and hands-on Cisco Catalyst/Nexus experience. Strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF/EIGRP, HA configurations, and defense-grade security practices.
Must-Have Skills
Principal Network Engineer Level - 3: 5 years related experience with STEM degree OR 9 years in lieu of degreeSr. Principal Network Engineer Level - 4: 8 years related experience with STEM degree OR 12 years in lieu of degreeCurrent DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higherActive DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityAbility to travel up to 10%
Nice-to-Have Skills
Cisco Catalyst and Nexus expertiseFirewall configurationUse of Visio for topology diagramsCisco ISE administrationLinux navigation
Tools & Platforms
Microsoft PowerPointVisioCisco IOSFirewall tools
Required Skills
Bachelor's Degree in STEM; 5 years network engineering experience; BGPOSPFEIGRP; TCP/IP; Routers; Switches; Firewalls; DNS; Data encryption; Cisco Catalyst; Cisco Nexus; HA configurations; Firewall configuration; Traceroute; Ping; Netcat; Netstat; tcpdump; Wireshark; Visio; PowerPoint
Hard Skills
BGPOSPFEIGRPTCP/IPRoutersSwitchesFirewallsDNSData encryptionCisco CatalystCisco NexusHigh Availability (HA) configurationsFirewall configurationTraceroutePingNetcatNetstatTcpdumpWiresharkVisioPowerPointTop Secret clearanceSTIGs
Soft Skills
Excellent written and verbal communicationTeam collaborationProblem solvingDetail orientedNegotiationDocumentation
Certifications
Required
DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+GSECSCNPSSCPCISSPCISAGSESCNA)
Keywords for Your Resume
network engineerlevel 3level 4network architecturerouting protocolsBGPOSPFEIGRPTCP/IProutersswitchesfirewallsDNSdata encryptionCisco CatalystCisco NexusHA configurationsfirewall configurationtraceroutetcpdumpwiresharkVisioPowerPointDoD 8140IAT Level IITop SecretSCI eligibilitySchriever AFBFirewallTopology
Deal Breakers
Must have active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, Must be able to travel up to 10%
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