I2X Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Colorado Springs,CO. This position will be on-site and will require an active Secret clearance.

• Designs and plans network communications systems.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provides 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.
• Conducts testing of network design.
• Maintains 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.
• Research vendor recommended quarterly patches for Network devices (Cisco Switch, Cisco firewall, Juniper firewall, Palo Alto firewall)
• Perform quarterly network patch integration and system testing in lab environment
• Update content in Gitlab for quarterly deliveries (Configurations, Licenses, IOS files)
• Write and edit quarterly network installation instructions for delivery to Operations
• Install quarterly network device patches in lab and Operational environments
• Create, update and provide justifications for network device cyber security STIG checklists
• Provide network support for Cyber Vulnerability Testing (Access, Connectivity and checklists)
• Track, acquire and install firewall license files
• Troubleshoot Operational and lab environments for network device outages and anomalies
• Provide training for network device installations and troubleshooting tasks

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of professional experience
• Sec+ Certification required
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining network infrastructure.
• Experience developing network architecture, detailed network diagrams, implementation plans, and configuration documentation.
• Demonstrated experience building and deploying network infrastructure from design through implementation, configuration, testing, and operational turnover.
• Hands-on experience configuring, troubleshooting, patching, and maintaining enterprise firewalls, including Palo Alto, Cisco, and/or Juniper platforms.
• Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting RHEL/Linux systems, including system patching, package management, service management, log analysis, permissions, and basic networking.
• Experience with firewall policies, NAT, routing, VPNs, security zones, and access-control rules.
• Demonstrated experience applying DoD security hardening requirements to network infrastructure.
• Experience implementing, validating, and documenting DISA STIG requirements for network devices.
• Experience developing and executing patch/test plans, including rollback procedures and validation testing.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear technical documentation, implementation procedures, configuration documentation, test plans, and troubleshooting guides.
• Experience troubleshooting network devices following software/firmware upgrades.
• Strong working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, IPv4/IPv6, VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, ARP, and subnetting.
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity using packet captures and network diagnostic tools.
• GitLab exposure/experience
• Experience developing or modifying scripts to automate network administration, configuration management, validation, or operational tasks.
• Proficiency with at least one scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• NAS management
• CCNA, Net+ CCNP, PCNSE certifications highly preferred

Additional Information:In compliance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.