Mid-level Network Engineer

About the role

Entarian is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Network Engineer to join our team in supporting the US Space Force meshONE-T program. This position will assist in the management, configuration, and troubleshooting of the network infrastructure and is based out of the Denver, CO area.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and evaluate new and existing computer networks, services, policies, and procedures across local and wide area networks, providing analytical, technical, and administrative support.
• Troubleshoot network issues, install and upgrade network equipment and software, including long-haul carrier cross-connections.
• Create and maintain documentation in accordance with system configuration management processes relating to network configuration, network mapping, and service records.
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications.
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Communicate effectively with other project groups such as cybersecurity, network, operations, and Program Management teams to assist with the installation and troubleshooting of systems components.
• Support all updates to documents when there is a change in the transport design and/or technologies and collaborate with all stakeholders to test related systems and processes to verify that the systems meet requirements and can host applications with no degradation to performance or security.
• Provide design and architecture recommendations to enhance and improve network performance.

Requirements

• Current active Secret clearance and eligible for a TS/SCI.
• At least 5 years of network engineering experience, including functions and concepts of a wide area network, OSI network layers, designing LAN/WANs, and network architecture and design.
• Experience with routing/switching configuration and troubleshooting to the CCNP level.
• IP experience (to include sub-netting and routing), IPv4/IPv6.
• Security+ certification.
• Able to travel occasionally to Colorado Springs and Boulder and with less than 10% out-of-state travel.
• Ability to be on-call (estimated 4x annually in 1-week increments).

Qualifications

• Experience with NetBrain, Network Services Orchestrator, SolarWinds, Infoblox, and ITSM.
• Knowledge of/experience with space mission systems.
• Familiarity with VM, Linux, and/or Windows environments.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, and Ansible.
• Experience working in Department of Defense or with Department of Defense or Federal contracts.

Pay

$125,000 – $150,000

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness.