Network Engineer

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities.

About the role

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, security, and efficient operation of wired and wireless network systems while supporting business objectives and end-user requirements.

• Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge projects supporting the U.S. Space Force's mission-critical operations, including real-time satellite communication, space domain awareness, and defense technology.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, trainers, and defense specialists in an Agile, mission-driven environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to systems that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies.
• Lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure, scalable network architectures supporting DoW software applications across development, test, and production environments (e.g., NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWIC, SAP/SAR, and cloud-based platforms).
• Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements.
• Work closely with stakeholders and DoW engineers to design telecommunications circuit specifications.
• Collaborate with software development, cybersecurity, cloud, and operations teams to integrate networking solutions seamlessly into the application lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for network-related discussions with government stakeholders, program leadership, and external partners.
• Guide the implementation of monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities for network infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce network standards, configuration baselines, and best practices aligned with DoW Instructions and enterprise architecture.
• Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts.
• Design and plan network communications systems; provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Conduct cost/benefit analysis and provide detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools.
• Conduct testing of network design.
• Monitor network hardware operations to ensure proper configuration.
• Plan implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network with stakeholders and product teams.
• Advise network users on hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations.
• Maintain technical expertise in network and computer hardware/software interconnection (routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.).
• Evaluate and report on new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.

Requirements

• Top Secret with SCI eligibility; ability to obtain and maintain a JWIC, SAP/SAR clearance.
• 7-9 years of experience with a BS/BA.
• Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, and unified communications equipment.
• Proven experience in VMware environments.
• Proven experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols.
• Experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and low-bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors.
• Proficiency in Automation Tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, or similar).
• Expertise in Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with Change Management Processes.
• Knowledge of DISN (Department of Defense Information Network), SPARTAN, or CANES (Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services) systems.
• Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III (CISSP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, and GCIH).
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with ATO process and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems like GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.

Qualifications

• Professional certification in Cisco, VMware, and/or ITIL (desired).
• SPARTAN Networking experience (desired).

Pay

Base Compensation: $123,600 - $190,800 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only). The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.