Space Force - Network System Engineer

JOB TITLE: Space Force - Network System Engineer
JOB LOCATION: Scottsdale AZ
WAGE RANGE*: $65-67.56/hr.
JOB NUMBER: 26-01168

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Enterprise Network Design/topology
• High speed network design and implementation
• Juniper Networks Certified Administrator (JNCIA-Junos, JNCIPis preferred or Cisco CCNA certification , CCNP preferred
• Proficiency with Juniper SRX-series of firewall devices
• Maintenance of Network topology that utilize Linux IDM/Windows Servers for DNS and Account Management, Juniper Firewalls, Arista Switches and NAS/SAN storage
• Familiarity with Multicast, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc)
• Experience with vulnerability scanning, hardening, and resolution of findings
• Written skills to include development and maintenance of documentation for network, system, operations, etc.
• Familiarity with public cloud computing networking and services, including AWS
• Familiarity with VMware vSphere and virtual machines
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinker with demonstrated success leading the software development life cycle
• Collaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas
• Experienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
• Six (6) years' experience integrating and configuring switches, routers, firewalls and gateways in data communications systems with IP version 4 and associated TCP and UDP protocols preferred
• Possess experience in at least two (2) of the following topics with proven demonstrated experience within the past five (5) years:
  • One (1) year experience as a computer systems manager/operator on Microsoft or LINUX based computing environments, employing Windows Server 2012 (or newer), client Windows 7 (or newer), and LINUX operating systems;
  • One (1) year experience managing and working on local area network (LAN) administration, operation, and architecture with a minimum of 30 client systems;
  • Specific working experience of management of a mixture of Windows and LINUX computing environments;
  • Must be familiar with virtualization techniques - simulating a hardware platform, operating system (OS), storage device, or network resources.
  • Active/Current DoD Secret Clearance.

• Certified DOD 8570.1-M IAT Level 2 preferred.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Our client, a large defense contractor, has an immediate opening for a Space Force - Network System Engineer to work from their Scottsdale AZ facility. As a Network Engineering Support for Satellite Ground Systems, you'll be a member of a cross functional team. Responsibilities of this role include requirements analysis, design, documentation, implementation, requirements verification, maintenance, and troubleshooting functions for data communications networks in support of the SDA program. This position requires travel to deployment sites in the US.
Primary duties:

• Documents network plans and designs, installs components, and configures services to meet project requirements.
• Analyze network topologies, traffic, and capacity requirements for monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting during events. Between project execution events, and as part of the network team, responsible for operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of networks of varying classifications, to include implementing security configurations, performing network diagnostics, identifying required corrective actions, and documenting changes in a clear and concise manner.
• Physically install devices in equipment racks and user workspaces.
• Position requires extensive work at a computer in an office environment with additional work possible in a raised floor computing environment.
• Position may require extensive travel to deployment sites in US and abroad (US Passport required)

Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale, AZ facility. Travel up to 50% is required for this role. Expect travel needs to be in surges during times of site equipment deployments.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion.

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