Senior Staff / Senior Network Engineer

SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Network Engineer to join our team in Boulder, CO. Successful applicants will bring deep experience with network engineering, a readiness to work hands-on keyboard to solve challenging network problems, a strong collaborative spirit, experience successfully mentoring junior team members, superior problem solving skills, a passion for security and data protection, and a clear focus on supporting customer needs.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy highly performant, secure data center networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) as a member of product teams and corporate infrastructure teams

Configure and install, routers, and other network devices

Monitor key network indicators (e.g., network performance, device health, status, integrity, etc.)

Resolve issues escalated by lower service desk tiers by troubleshooting deployed, cloud, and local infrastructure

Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness

Mentor team members on technical issues

Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery)

Communicate with users to design and field optimal solutions

Design and implement solutions to deliver superior network performance, capacity and scalability

Maintain complete technical documentation

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

6+ years of industry experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator

Professional experience in data center network support and administration using spine-leaf topology

Proficiency with network security principles, including monitoring, hardening, threat models, common vulnerabilities, and access control models

In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)

Experience working with and troubleshooting OSI network layers for TCP/IP networks, via physical and software-based diagnostics and tools

Experience planning, deploying, and troubleshooting WAN, firewalls, LAN, DNS, VLANs, static and dynamic IP addressing, remote and point to point VPNs in on premises, cloud and hybrid environments such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure

Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs)

Experience with Dell or legacy Brocade switches is a plus

Experience configuring networks using a Fibre Channel Switch Fabric topology is a plus

Familiarity with application layer network and firewall configuration in Linux and VMware systems

Hands on experience with TACACS, Radius, authentication services and servers.

Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools, packet analyzers)

Strong understanding of network operating systems (Cisco IOS preferred)

Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems

Sharp troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent organizational and mentoring skills

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Demonstrated attention to detail

Good verbal and written communication skills

Candidates with meeting the following criteria will be preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

At least 4 years of ongoing professional experience with Dell switches, servers and SAN

CCIE (Data Center) or CCNP Certification

CompTIA Security+ certification

At least 4 years of ongoing professional experience with network-attached storage (NAS) and/or Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration and maintenance

An active DoD security clearance

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match

100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options

80% company paid Dental insurance

100% company paid Vision insurance

100% company paid Life insurance

100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance

Short-term Disability insurance

Annual Profit-Sharing Plan

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay

The pay range for this position is $145,000- $204,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

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