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Network Engineer (MMC) - TS/SCI Clearance Required

TEKsystems
$55.29 - $69.71 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Apr 02, 2025
Description The Force Tracking Mission Management Center (FT MMC) Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient network architectures, ensuring compliance with government security policies and procedures while optimizing performance across multiple systems. Responsibilities: * Configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment and related services for a Cisco environment. * Design, configure and implement VPNs in a multi-vendor environment. * Identify, diagnose, and resolves network problems. * Monitor and maintain all levels of network security internally and externally * Assist in the creation and maintaining of comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks Required Skills and Qualifications: * Five years of technical experience in networking technologies and multiple aspects of telecommunications network architecture for private and commercially available applications. * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance * Possess experience in network integration, network interoperability, network implementation, or network protocols. * Must possess Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher. * DoD 8570 IAT II (CompTIA Security + CE) or higher. * Five years of experience with enterprise network design and sustainment, to include routing, switching, data center, and cloud technology areas. To include ability to design network topology. * Excellent IP networking fundamentals and experience in the application and troubleshooting of IP protocols. * Experience working within the parameters detailed via DISA STIGs. * Understanding of the solution life cycle from inception to operation. * Strong technical documentation skills both in written and diagram form. * Demonstrated ability to perform troubleshooting in complex network environments. * Experience with Cisco IOS. * Ability to influence others and identify best solutions among many stakeholders. * Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to break down and communicate complex issues, ideas and solutions. * Ability to establish and track metrics related to key performance objectives and service levels. * Have excellent verbal and written communication skill and strong problem-solving skills. Desired Skills and Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * Software-Defined Networking (SDN) (e.g., Cisco ACI, VMware NSX) * Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) tuning and optimization * Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) * IPv6 deployment and troubleshooting * Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) * Understanding of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions (e.g., Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass) * Threat hunting & network forensics * Experience with firewall rule tuning & security hardening * Experience with NetFlow, sFlow, or IPFIX * Deep packet inspection (DPI) tools * Familiarity with Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) and Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools Security Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active DoD Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Skills casp, Clearance, Top Secret, Secret Security Clearance, eMass, certification, accreditation, compliance, inspection, rmf, Risk Management, disa, stig, Information Security, Cyber Security Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.29 - $69.71/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.