Network Engineer - Satellite Ground Systems with Security Clearance

Network Engineering Satellite Ground Systems Scottsdale, AZ $60.13 - $65.13/Hourly U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law We are hiring a Network Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ, to support satellite ground systems, enterprise networking, and the Space Development Agency (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) program.

This fully on-site position requires an active DoD Secret Clearance and involves network design, integration, implementation, security, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical data communications networks supporting Ground Management and Integration (GMI) operations. This role supports Tranche 2 (T2) ground infrastructure, including SUPERNOVA operations centers, Ground Entry Points (GEPs), and associated ground networks, building on Tranche 1 (T1) Operations and Integration (O&I) capabilities.

Responsibilities include configuring Juniper firewalls, Arista switches, routing protocols, and network services across classified environments, with deployment travel of up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot data communications networks supporting SDA satellite ground systems and PWSA operations.
• Perform network requirements analysis, design documentation, implementation, verification, and ongoing operational support.
• Develop and maintain enterprise network architectures, topologies, configuration documentation, and network implementation plans.
• Analyze network traffic, topology, performance, and capacity requirements to identify and resolve connectivity and operational issues.
• Install, configure, and integrate network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, and associated network services.
• Support network operations and maintenance across environments with varying security classifications.
• Implement network security configurations, perform diagnostics, identify corrective actions, and document configuration changes.
• Support ground network integration and deployment activities involving SUPERNOVA facilities, Ground Entry Points (GEPs), and associated infrastructure.
• Physically install and configure network equipment in server racks, computing facilities, and user workspaces.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation covering network configurations, system operations, troubleshooting procedures, and infrastructure changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration, requirements verification, and deployment activities.
• Travel to deployment sites to support network installation, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Active Secret Clearance Required to Start
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting network engineering, implementation, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of data communications networks.
• Knowledge of network architecture, IP networking, routing, switching, firewall configuration, and network security practices.
• Experience performing network diagnostics, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining technical documentation.
• Ability to support physical network equipment installation and configuration in office and computing environments.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Scottsdale, AZ, and travel up to 50% to domestic and potentially international deployment locations.
• Valid U.S. Passport required for potential international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience integrating and configuring switches, routers, firewalls, and gateways in data communications systems using IPv4, TCP, and UDP protocols.
• Experience with enterprise network design, network topology, and high-speed network implementation.
• Juniper Networks certifications, including JNCIA-Junos or JNCIP, or Cisco CCNA certification; CCNP preferred.
• Proficiency configuring and maintaining Juniper SRX-series firewalls and Arista switches.
• Experience maintaining network environments utilizing Linux Identity Management (IdM), Windows Server DNS and account management, and NAS/SAN storage.
• Knowledge of multicast networking and dynamic routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF.
• Experience performing vulnerability scanning, network hardening, security remediation, and resolution of identified findings.
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), public cloud networking, and cloud-based services.
• Experience with VMware vSphere, virtual machines, and virtualization technologies involving hardware, operating systems, storage, or network resources.
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and mixed Windows/Linux computing environments.
• Experience developing and maintaining network, system, and operational documentation.
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification preferred.
• Experience applying artificial intelligence (AI) to technical process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas within the past five years:
• One year of experience managing or operating Microsoft Windows or Linux computing environments, including Windows Server 2012 or newer and Windows 7 or newer client systems.
• One year of experience administering, operating, or architecting local area networks (LANs) supporting at least 30 client systems.
• Experience managing mixed Windows and Linux computing environments.
• Experience implementing or maintaining virtualization technologies for operating systems, hardware platforms, storage, or network resources. Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.