Network Engineer 4 with Security Clearance

Company: Cosmic Advanced Engineered Solutions
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Company Overview Cosmic Advanced Engineered Solutions (Cosmic AES) is a small innovative company tackling the most difficult technical challenges in signals, space, and cyberspace. We design and develop high-end signal processing solutions for Department of Defense (DoD) in the Counter-Space, Special Operations, Homeland Security, and other specialized mission areas. Our strong team of scientists, engineers, and operations experts specialize in exploring emerging technologies, system development, and rapid prototyping to solve the most difficult national security concerns. Job Summary Cosmic AES is seeking a Network Engineer in support of our government customer, where we equip the joint warfighter with space control systems to gain, maintain, and exploit space superiority. Executing cradle to grave responsibility for weapon system development, fielding and sustainment. Job Duties The Network Engineer will build and maintain development and testbed networks for use across the company's cyber and RF network needs. The Network Engineer will be responsible for developing system-level requirements from architectural guidelines and mission objectives; developing detailed designs with supporting implementation, test and transition plans. The Network Engineer will be instrumental in designing an enterprise that will directly support the future of the Special Operations Force Portfolio objectives while utilizing innovative technologies alongside a very diverse team of engineers and analysts. The Network Engineer will be a direct contributor and will operate within a highly skilled and cross-functional team, which supports laying the foundation of future, cyber, space and ground operations. The Network Engineer will be responsible for: Design, configure, integrate, and testing networking (monitoring) software, computer hardware, and applicable user applicationsDesign, setup and configure complex switching environments and complex wireless networking that supports open or secured access and the ability to support voice and video applicationsTroubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, and other network and system problemsTroubleshooting malfunctions of network hardware and software applications, telephones and security systems to resolve operational issues and restore servicesReplace faulty network hardware components when requiredMaintain, configure, and monitor virus protection software and/or applicable applicationsConfigure and setup Firewalls, VPN Concentrators, and other Security AppliancesMonitor network performance to determine if adjustments are requiredMaintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurationsPerform disaster recovery operations and data backups when required Protect data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measuresOperate master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systemsPossible overseas travel to add and maintain remote network sites with unique connectivity needsAny other duties as assigned by management. Non-inclusive examples are assisting with operating systems administration, cybersecurity monitoring, documentation, project oversightProviding operations support; daily coordination and network optimization; monitor the health and status of the networkResponding to network and system issues and take corrective actions to resolveResponsible for managing and maintaining routers, switches, and crypto devices; utilizing network monitoring tools such as Solar Winds to manage network devicesProviding mission management and help desk support ensuring efficient utilization and allocation of network and system resources to maintain availability and performanceUse available diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve network systems issuesUse available diagnostic tools to identify potential problems and develop solutions before outages occurCoordinate Authorized Service Interruptions (ASI) schedules and ASI executionMeet IA workforce requirements defined in United States Department of Defense (US DoD)Be responsible for determining production direction while developing test plans and execution timelines for various projects.Work closely with the CTO and other executives to align network design with organizational goals.Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.Conduct testing of network design.Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, storage, compute, etc.Evaluate and report on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.Compare & develop Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs) and Bill of Materials (BOMs) for hardware & software while working with technology vendors to develop organizational IT roadmap.Ensure network design follows best practice across the DoD, federal space and industry standards.Continuously evaluate emerging network technologies to maximize performance, security & efficiency. Required Qualifications: Must have a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI Eligibility.Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience: HS Diploma (or GED) and 8 years of general experience; Associate's degree and 6 years of general experience; Bachelor's degree and 4 years of general experience; Master's degree and 2 years of general experience.General experience must include 4 years directly related experience desgining and administrating a network.Must possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II approved cert (e.g. CompTIA Security CE)Network technical experience with a solid understanding of Cisco internal and external routing protocolsExperience with Palo Alto or KG-175 TACLANE encryptors.Possess Cisco certification such as CCNAKnowledge of architecture frameworks (i.e, DoDAF, TOGAF, etc.)Experience w/multicast technologiesExperience with network architecture, engineering, design, implementation, and testing.Understanding of network communication protocols and network routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP) and IP network troubleshooting.Basic knowledge of network testing methodologies using routers, switches, and firewalls.Experience with developing new configurations for routers, switches, and firewalls.Experience with TCP/IP behavior, network communications and routing protocols, network traffic analysis and troubleshooting experience. Desired Qualifications: Possess a CEH certification (Certified Ethical Hacker)Shell Scripting, Python, C programming skills highly desired

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