Network Engineer

Position: Network Engineer Staff
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* Description:

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* ** WHO WE ARE*
* Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry  With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting edge technology and engineering

** WHAT WE'RE DOING*
* ** Ready to make a difference?
** Join a team where your network expertise will keep the sensors that watch the sky running flawlessly, give our warfighters the split‑second advantage they need, and help keep the world safe  SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations form the backbone of the United States' missile‑warning architecture  By delivering near‑real‑time, high‑confidence detection of ballistic missile launches and other hostile trajectories, these systems provide life‑saving early warning for the warfighter, enable rapid decision‑making, and support cueing of defensive interceptors and command‑and‑control assets  Your work will directly protect troops, allies, and critical infrastructure worldwide

** THE WORK*
* Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly skilled
** Network Engineer with an active Top Secret clearance to work from our Boulder, CO, location *
* This is a MID SR CAREER  level 4  ROLE where candidates typically require 5  years of professional experience and a BS degree

The Overhead Persistent Infrared  OPIR  Infrastructure Team is seeking a
** Network Engineer
** to design, build, and sustain the ground‑station platform that supports both SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations  In this role you will work closely with software, security, and mission engineers to deliver ultra‑reliable, secure, and scalable ground‑systems that enable continuous infrared surveillance and missile‑warning capabilities for legacy and next‑generation satellite constellations

As Network Engineer you will:

- Design and plan network communications systems

-  Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture

- Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements

- Conduct testing of network design

- Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc  Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network

If you think this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself then we would love for you to apply

** WHY JOIN US*
* Opportunity for Impact:
Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization

** Professional Development:
** Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world class training and development programs

** Collaborative Culture:
** Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success

** Competitive Benefits:
** Lockheed Martin employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually  Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

- Medical

- Dental

- 401k

- Paid time off

- Work/life balance

- Career development

- Mentorship opportunities

- Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* -  3 years of Network Engineering experience i e  design, implementation, troubleshooting of complex network infrastructure

- Deep knowledge of OSI/TCP/IP Models, Layer 2/3 technologies  VLAN, OSPF, BGP , and hands on experience with either Cisco/Juniper Devices  both preferred

- Familiarity with one or more of the following:

DISA STIGs, COMSEC, and/or TACLANEs

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