Network Engineer

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Network Engineer to support our Colorado Springs, CO. location.

As a network engineer, you will work with a senior network engineer maintaining and administering mission-critical computer networks. Primary duties will include maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems, performing disaster recovery operations, protecting data, software, and hardware from attacks, and replacing faulty or end-of-life network hardware components when necessary. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn while working closely with the senior network engineer and the users of our network to identify potential issues and fix existing problems.

The ideal candidate will need to have a strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware. You will be implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network devices including firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers. An understanding of application transport and network infrastructure protocols is desired.

Duties:

Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
• Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
• Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
• Replacing faulty or end-of-life network hardware components when required.
• Configuring, and monitoring SIEM platforms SolarWinds and Splunk.
• Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
• Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
• Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems.
• Coordinating computer network access and use.
• Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software.

Required Skills/Experience:

• DOD 8570 Baseline Certified (Security+ or equivalent)
• 3+ years of networking engineering experience.
• Knowledge of Cisco IPS, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware.
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions while under pressure.
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including intrusion prevention systems, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.
• Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems.
• Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection.
• Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization.
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable and flexible when necessary.
• Network security experience.
• LAN and WAN experience.
• Travel: 15%
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree of science in engineering or scientific field of study from an accredited college or university.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewalls.
• Knowledge on configuring firewall access rules.
• Knowledge of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) and configuring IPS security policies.
• Knowledge of Cisco Sourcefire or IDPS sensors.
• Knowledge of Cisco Virtual Private Network (VPN) configuration.
• Knowledge on configuring and troubleshooting Site-to-Site IPsec VPN tunnels on Integrated Services Routers (ISRs).
• Knowledge on configuring and troubleshooting TACACS+ Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) services on networking devices.
• Knowledge on configuring and troubleshooting Port-based Network Access Control (PNAC) using IEEE 802.1x authentication on layer 2 network switches.
• Knowledge on configuring and troubleshooting Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) on networking devices
• Knowledge on configuring and troubleshooting network IP Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP).
• Knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Knowledge on configuring Cisco ISE security policy sets.
• Preferred prior experience with opening help tickets and troubleshooting with DISA concerning DoDIN NIPR / SIPR WAN circuits
• Familiarization with Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC)
• Familiarization with DOD Joint Enterprise Level Agreement (JELA) contracting agreements
• Knowledge of VMware infrastructure including configuring vSphere, vDS, and NSX.
• Knowledge of IOS-XE and NXOS configuration.
• Knowledge of SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA) and Network Configuration Management (NCM).
• Knowledge on DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS)

Benefits offered can be found here: Benefits PeopleTec. In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary for this role is ~$120,000 - $140,000; however, PeopleTec considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and critical skills.

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People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, ApplicationHelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

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