Systems Network Engineer

System One has an opportunity for a leading federal client we know well on a hybrid work basis in Scottsdale, AZ!  Please read further if you are interested in joining a leading organization.

Title: Space Force Systems Network Engineer

Duration: 24 month contract + possible extension

Pay Rate Range: $60-70/hr. W2

Qualifications & Description:

Responsibilities:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
As a Space Force Systems Network Engineer, you’ll design and plan network systems by providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. You’ll apply your extensive technical expertise to 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.
What you bring to the table:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large networking systems
Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, hubs, bridges and gateways, etc.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one discipline/field with a working knowledge in multiple adjacent disciplines/fields
Represent organization as prime technical contact on contracts and projects
What sets you apart:
•    Space and Ground Mission Experience
•    Strong ability to develop solutions to highly complex problems that require significant ingenuity, innovation and creativity
•    Space and Ground Mission Experience
•    AWS Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, Security Specialty, or equivalent cloud certification
•    Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, Palo Alto, or comparable network/security certification.Experience with AWS SC2S, GovCloud, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and hybrid-cloud architectures
•    Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Python, or other automation/IaC tools
•    Experience with SDA, PWSA, GMI, satellite ground systems, mission networks, or Space Vehicle Vendor integration.Experience with IPv6 design, implementation, and transition planning in enterprise or DoD environments
•    Ability to lead a team and mentor staff
•    Strong independent judgement
•    Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation