Network Systems Engineer US, DC, Tampa, San Antonio; Se Security Clearance

Position: Network Systems Engineer (5016) (US, DC, Tampa, San Antonio) (Se with Security Clearance
The SMX Space and Intelligence (S&I) Business Unit (BU) is on the ground floor across the future remote sensing ecosystem for all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO, and GEO). We build, integrate, and operationally support our customer's emerging space-ground systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best-of-breed capabilities to address our customers most pressing needs.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Network Systems Engineer who is excited to apply their talents to our customer's challenging project and one who will thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a recognized professional with hands-on expertise and an excellent understanding of engineering processes supporting large, National Defense, Agile software development programs. Work will be performed in Colorado.

Please apply to this role if you have interest in relocating to Colorado.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure supporting IaaS platforms and services
* Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, firewalls, DNS, VLANs, IP addressing (static and dynamic), and VPN solutions (site-to-site and remote access)
* Configure, maintain, and patch Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching and routing
* Troubleshoot networking issues across the OSI stack using physical and software-based diagnostic tools
* Implement and maintain network security controls, including monitoring, hardening, threat modeling, and vulnerability mitigation
* Support networking in on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, including AWS and Azure
* Configure and maintain network protocols and technologies such as: BGP Spanning Tree LLDP Link aggregation (MCLAG, LACP)
* Support storage networking, including SAN and Fibre Channel switched fabric topologies
* Collaborate with systems, virtualization, storage, and platform engineers to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions
* Support Linux and Windows-based networking and firewall configurations, including VMware environments
* Participate in infrastructure planning, upgrades, and lifecycle management
* Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, procedures, and change records
* Support automation and repeatability efforts across network and infrastructure services
* Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Own issues through resolution and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
* Perform other duties as assigned Required Skills & Experience

* Clearance Required:

Secret
* 3+ years of professional experience in network engineering or network systems roles
* Demonstrated understanding of network architecture, design, and core networking concepts
* Hands-on experience troubleshooting TCP/IP networks across OSI layers
* Proficiency with network security principles, including monitoring, hardening, and common threat models
* Experience deploying and supporting: WAN, LAN, VLANs, firewalls, DNS Static and dynamic IP addressing
* Site-to-site and remote VPNs
* Experience configuring and maintaining L2/L3 switching and routing
* Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Fibre Channel networking
* Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems
* Familiarity with application-layer networking and firewall configuration in Linux and VMware environments
* Detail oriented Strong oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to own work through completion Desired Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
* Experience with Dell switches, servers, and SAN solutions
* Experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter
* Security+ or equivalent security certification
* Experience with NAS and/or SAN configuration and maintenance
* Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring in small infrastructure teams
* Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python,…