Job Title: Network Engineer

Job Description

The PTES program is seeking an Experienced Network Engineer with a strong experience in DoD network security and testing complex environments. The engineer will support different cloud computing environments, including DoD Cloud/VMWare NSX and physical environments, working with teams to implement and verify network settings across the program. This role involves testing and assisting with maintenance of network devices. The PTES program is developing a new Global Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Ground System that will manage the transmission of protected tactical waveform over Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites and terminals. As a member of the PTES team, you will be involved in the entire software development life cycle, from idea creation and development to maintenance and support of the customer’s delivered system. The PTES team offers a collaborative mentoring environment where you could learn from or lead others.

Responsibilities

• Define and integrate the end-to-end communications and networking systems architecture for a space system.
• Provide technical flow down of systems requirements to several spacecraft and ground subsystems.
• Own end-to-end analyses for the end-to-end communications link.
• Partner with customers on system of systems solutions.
• Support a team of Systems Engineers for the development requirements for innovative projects, use cases and sequence diagrams and Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for complex space and ground architectures.
• Support planning for and execution of subsystem and vehicle-level integration and test campaigns.
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines in an integrated team environment to develop system architecture in compliance with interface definitions and system/subsystem requirements.
• Support stakeholder needs through analysis, technical performance measures (TPM) definition, requirements analysis, and allocation & definition for subcontractors, utilizing MBSE Enterprise Architect, JIRA and Confluence.
• Integrate security principles into the development and deployment of software/hardware solutions.
• Support Network Integration with both software and hardware teams.
• Design and facilitate implementation of security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-171.
• Document hardware, software, system components, and data flow as required to complete RMF System Security Plans.
• Develop and maintain training plans, records, and training.
• Travel to support installation and testing of new network site connections.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to dive deep into troubleshooting a problem
• 5 years of experience with general networking (e.g., debugging, packet captures with Wireshark, Routing, VLAN, firewall rules)
• 5 years of experience with switches, routers, and firewalls (Cisco & FortiGate)
• 5 years of experience with Ixia Network Traffic Generator
• 5 years of experience with QoS and traffic policing
• 5 years of experience with IPSEC tunnels
• 3 years of experience working with JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Network Engineering on aerospace platforms or similar highly regulated products
• 5 years of experience with requirements development, verification, validation, ICDs, risk, issues and opportunities management, and trade studies
• Experience with spacecraft and/or space systems architecture
• Experience utilizing Model-Based Engineering (MBE or MBSE) tools such as Enterprise Architect
• Familiarity with Protected Tactical Waveform (PTW) is desired

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite 4 days per week with up to 50% travel later in the program. The role involves collaborating within a team environment and working with various technologies and equipment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $85.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2025.

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Salary : $55 - $85