What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at SkyBridge Resources?
**No third parties**
Position: Network Engineer
Location: Colorado Springs, CO – on-site
Secret Clearance - must have
6-month Contract to Hire
Description of Duties:
- Design, develop, build, and test network engineering solutions as part of a team that introduces new technologies and/or improves existing technologies in compliance with established project management processes
- Lead major project initiatives and develop configurations using expertise in routing protocols, firewalls, data center protocols, security requirements and network virtualization
- Troubleshoot, develop, and design network architectures consisting of multilevel access and multilevel security platforms supporting both CONUS and OCONUS sites
- Configure, install, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and various other network and telecommunication components
- Analyze and determine corrective action for secure data communications networks
- Create/modify Microsoft Visio and AutoCAD network diagrams and drawings
- Adapt to changing environments and coordinate large scale implementations using available resources
- Responsible for conducting site surveys, installing, and configuring network and boundary protection solutions; acting as program liaison; and assisting in data collection and validation efforts at each location
- Monitoring data center systems to improve network performance of overall systems
- Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required
- You may be asked to continue performance in support of a war, contingency, or exercise
- You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions to support critical mission systems
- Position may require night and weekend work and could include continental or overseas travel (current passport required) with the military to support network deployments
The successful candidate will:
- Exhibit a professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and enhances productivity in the workplace.
- Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with a variety of government, military, and contractor personnel at all levels.
- Interface effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Basic Requirements:
- 6 or more years of related network engineering experience
- IAT Level II Certification (CCNA-Security, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, Security CE, CND, SSCP)
- 5 or more years of practical experience in (1) maintenance and control networks and related environments together with network hardware, software, and configurations, (2) troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware and network/system problems, and (3) implementation of new solutions and improved network resilience
- Experience with network protocols - switching technologies, routing fundamentals, firewalls, IP subnets, firewalling, load balancing, zones, and Management Networks
- Networking Experience in BGP, OSPF, ISIS, Static Routing, Switching, and routing technologies (L2-L3)
- Experience with Cisco Nexus and Cisco Catalyst switches
- Experience performing technical validation of network designs in accordance with industry best practices and DoD policies and guidelines
- Experience with NSX-T Software Defined Networking
- Experience in requirements development and management
Desired Requirements:
- vSphere Certification: VCP-DCV.
- NSX Certification: VCP-NV.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional: CCNA & CCNP.
- Experience with DoD STIGs (as related to networking devices).
- Experience with virtual distributed switches (VDS).
- Experience with Palo Alto Firewall configurations and management.
