Network Engineer
Job in
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80509, USA
Listed on 2026-09-18
Listing for:
The Fountain Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Network Engineer, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are currently seeking a Network Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:- Pay: $66.85/hr (W2)
- 1-year assignment with potential to extend based on performance and business need
- You will support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure supporting a DoD missile defense program
- Configure and maintain network devices including Cisco and Juniper routers and switches, as well as network firewalls
- Support reliable connectivity across LAN/WAN environments
- Monitor network performance and proactively troubleshoot connectivity, latency, packet loss, and other network issues
- Implement and support core networking technologies including TCP/IP, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, GRE tunnels, and UDP multicast
- Support and troubleshoot multi-vendor network infrastructure, including Cisco and Juniper switching/routing
- Work with firewalls, particularly Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto
- Support network designs involving SONET, MSPP, WAN optimization, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant engineering/networking experience
- Active Secret Security Clearance required
- CCNA or JNCIA certification required
- IAT Level II 8570-compliant certification required, such as Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNP, SCNA, etc.
- Strong understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IP
- Hands-on experience with BGP and OSPF
- Strong network traffic analysis, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
- Hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper networking equipment
- Firewall experience with Juniper, Fortinet, and/or Palo Alto
- Experience with VLANs, GRE tunnels, UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, and TCP/IP network design
- Experience with WAN optimizers, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment
- CCNP or JNCIP certification is a plus
- Experience with Ansible/network automation is a plus
- Knowledge of DoD security practices, STIG compliance, and system accreditation is a plus
- Experience with VMware Foundation, NSX, vSAN, or Aria is a plus
- Prior C2
BMC experience is highly preferred
Referral Bonus for any candidate hired.
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