Senior Network Engineer for Operations and Maintenance IRES - SSFB/HSV

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. Relocation assistance is not available. This is an in-office position requiring an active DoD Secret security clearance.

About the Role

The Senior Network Engineer for Operations and Maintenance supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The candidate will work in close coordination with team leads, project managers, network architects, and engineers from other service areas to provide Tier III support for the MDA Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily/weekly/monthly Battle Rhythms contributing to maintenance checks and regular network services.
• Generate and provide status reports, network anomaly analysis, and develop engineering red lines to support network maintenance actions, engineering changes/upgrades, and security vulnerabilities.
• Serve as an Operations and Maintenance expert and provide technical contribution on outage or troubleshooting bridge calls.
• Respond to, create, and troubleshoot support Incident tickets and Work Orders in the Remedy IT Service Management system.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for network support functions if incidents arise after core hours.

Requirements

• 10+ years of general (full-time) work experience (may be reduced with completion of advanced education).
• 5+ years of directly related experience.
• 6+ months of experience working in a management or leadership role.
• Experience with Internet Protocols (e.g., DNS, HTTP, SMTP, SSL) and multiple network types (e.g., LAN, WAN, VxLAN, SDN).
• Proficiency in routing and switching protocols, including BGP, OSPF, STP, TCP/UDP, voice, video, VPN/VRF, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, SD-WAN, SD-Access, ISE, and DNAC.
• Experience with routing and switching hardware, including Cisco platforms, Palo Alto, and KG-175 encryptors.
• Experience with Open STIG vulnerability identification.
• Active DoD 8570 IAG Level II certification (e.g., Security+).
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• 1+ relevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CISSP).
• Experience with vendors such as Netscout, BlueCoat, and NetScaler.
• Understanding of Independent Verification and Validation/CORA (CCRI) Processes and Procedures.
• Experience with firewall configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Telecommunications infrastructures.
• Additional experience in management or leadership roles.

Skills

• Ability to work in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills.
• Quick learner with a positive attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and diligent record-keeping.

Schedule

• Day shift, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
• On-call rotation for after-hours troubleshooting requirements.
• Up to 10% travel required.

Pay

$130,000 – $150,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching).
• Educational reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Tax-saving options.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Pet insurance.

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.