Senior Network Engineer to join our team! This role is onsite and located in Colorado Springs, CO.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:- 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
- Collaborate across:
- 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
WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:- 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
WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: - 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
PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $115,000 - $135,000.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 17, 2026.Pay Range: $115,000 - $135,000 per year
