Overview
FTI is looking for a Senior Network/Systems Engineer to join our team who will get excited as we are to build a culture that embodies excellence in all we do. Our culture revolves around the 4C's: Core Values, Commitment, Compassion, and Charity. It is very important to us to show our Passions for our Employees and Customers, while showing Love to our Neighbors in the Community. This position requires at least a DoD Top Secret (SCI eligible) and is in Colorado Springs, CO.
Responsibilities
The Network/Systems Engineer will work on the Enterprise Ground Services (EGS) program providing expertise and support in network engineering. This is a fast-paced and highly challenging position where you will be a member of a team. The Engineer is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational network posture is maintained at local space force bases. This includes the following activities related to maintaining situational awareness and initiating actions to improve or restore network cybersecurity posture. Local Travel 25% between Colorado Springs and Denver. The Network/Systems Engineer will:
Knowledge of VMware, Palo Alto, Cisco and Juniper, Virtual Routing and Forwarding/VRF, 8570 DOD Cert
Assist and advise on the engineering, design, integration and delivery of government and/or commercially provided communications services in support of program data requirements
Develop program strategies and plans for communications and network technology maturation through phased deliveries. Analyze current comms system capabilities, emerging mission requirements, industry roadmaps, cyber-security initiatives, and future program plans to establish an architecture strategic plan and provide recommendations for the development and deployment of specific solutions from a technical, cost and schedule standpoint
Work with government communications service providers (DISA, IC, AFSPC Networks) and commercial service providers (CenturyLink, AT&T, Verizon) for ordering and delivery of services, understanding of their technology roadmaps, and management of program Service Level Agreements
Support updates and upgrades to program networks to address obsolescence, vulnerabilities, technology insertion/demonstration, expansion, or system resiliency
Assess communications systems and the relationship with Information Assurance, Cryptographic Systems, Data Processing, Storage Systems, Voice and Video systems, and emerging Cloud Services
Critical skills include architecture/requirements definition/analysis, engineering/design, fielding/integration, and test/turnover
Excellent interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills are mandatory
Be forward looking, mission/customer focused and have a bias for action
Work proactively, independently as a member of a highly effective technical team while developing approaches to solutions.
Travel 25%
Education/Qualifications
Bachelor of Science with strong technical background. Prefer B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering Computer Science, or similar
15 years network systems experience
DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification required
VMWare, Palo Alto and Active Directory experience
Must Have Active Top Secret security clearance
CCNA or CCNP Certification
Strong technical background in communication, network protocols, and network management
In-depth understanding of OSI Model, with emphasis on Physical, Data Link, Network, Transport and Session layers
Knowledge of network design (e.g. LAN/WAN, routing protocols, routers) and protocols (e.g., IPv4, BGP, MPLS , VPN, IPSec, DNS) , Multicast routing
Layer 2 equipment, protocol and technology (switches, LACP, STP, VLANs)
Preferred - working knowledge of Department of Defense mission, activities and terms
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with members of a diverse military and civilian team
Work independently with little to no supervision on assigned tasks
Comfortable with developing/processing a large amount of documentation in a short period of time
Experience with Ansible Too l, WAN/LAN experience
ID 2022-4626
Category IT
Type Regular Full-Time
Location : LocationUS-CO-Colorado Springs
Telecommute No
Clearance Requirements TS/SCI
