Senior Network Engineer

Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Remote Status:
On‑Site

Job
-CORP

# of Openings: 1

• Network Engineering & Operations:
  • Own daily operation, support, optimization, and lifecycle management of enterprise network infrastructure
  • Maintain highly available and resilient connectivity across three primary offices and two satellite locations, Hybrid multi‑cloud environments and Remote workforce connectivity solutions
  • Support and improve a two‑tier enterprise network architecture using enterprise‑class switching, routing, and firewall technologies
  • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network performance and reliability issues
  • Support a target network availability objective of 99.9% uptime
• Security Architecture & Compliance:
  • Design and enhance segmented network architectures supporting:
    • CMMC‑aligned environments
    • Logical separation of in‑scope and out‑of‑scope systems
    • Security enclaves and restricted‑access environments
• Implement and maintain secure network boundary protections using Palo Alto firewalls
• Modernize firewall rule sets and reduce organizational risk exposure through improved policy management and segmentation
• Partner closely with cybersecurity teams to support:
  • Secure architecture reviews
  • Vulnerability remediation
  • Incident response activities
  • Compliance readiness efforts
• Contribute to the organization’s transition toward Zero Trust architecture principles Cloud & Remote Connectivity
• Support hybrid cloud networking architectures across multiple cloud providers
• Maintain and optimize connectivity technologies including:
  • AWS Transit Gateway
  • Direct Connect solutions
  • Site‑to‑site VPN connectivity
• Improve performance and reliability for remote engineering and development teams Modernization & Automation
• Identify opportunities to improve network scalability, resilience, and operational maturity
• Assist in expanding network automation and infrastructure‑as‑code capabilities
• Collaborate with Platform Operations and Infrastructure teams to standardize and modernize network deployments Leadership & Collaboration
• Serve as the senior network engineering resource within the IT organization
• Infrastructure & Security
• Cybersecurity
• Platform Operations
• Help Desk / Service Delivery
• Help define operational standards, documentation, and engineering best practices
• Participate in planning for team growth, including mentoring and eventual support of a future Junior Network Engineer role

• Mission‑Driven Professional:
  Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting‑edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.
• 7+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering experience
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with:
  • Palo Alto Networks firewalls
  • Enterprise Cisco switching and routing
• Strong understanding of:
  • Network segmentation
  • Secure enclave design
  • Enterprise VPN technologies
  • High‑availability network design
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud networking architectures
• Familiarity with:
  • AWS networking concepts
  • AWS Transit Gateway
  • Direct Connect and hybrid connectivity models
• Working familiarity with:
  • CMMC
  • NIST SP 800-171 concepts
  • Security‑focused network architecture principles
• Experience supporting regulated or security‑conscious environments
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Industry certifications such as:
  • PCNSE
  • CCNP or CCIE o CISSP
• Experience with:
  • Zero Trust networking initiatives o Network automation tools and scripting
  • Infrastructure‑as‑code concepts
  • Multi‑enclave environments
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, or similarly regulated industries

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $115,000 - $135,000.

August 17, 2026.

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