Senior Network Engineer (supporting U.S. Space Force)
ASRC Federal System Solutions, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. This is to support the Wing Information and Communication Support (WICS 2) Contract Software Support requirement at Schriever SFB, CO.
Responsibilities
Provide network Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for Air Force Space Command's Space Digital Integrated Network (SDIN)
Responsible to implement, audit, and maintain consistent naming schemes for devices, circuits, etc.
Responsible to design, test, and implement device configurations and updates
Oversee maintenance of network diagrams and other documentation
Oversee maintenance and auditing of equipment, tool, and supply inventories
Compile reports, investigating anomalies, and perform other duties to maintain RMF compliance
Implement circuit changes, route alterations, and other critical network functions
Seek out opportunities to implement automation and other technologies to improve outcomes
Train new staff and support staff development
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red SDIN, Black SDIN, and SONET networks
Provide troubleshooting assistance of T1's through OC-12c's on the CISCO SONET Network using CISCO Transport Controller and CISCO Transport Manager
Interact with customers for troubleshooting, and communicate progress to staff
Coordinate and respond to messages from interfacing organizations such as tech control, DISA, and network control centers
Participate in on-call rotation and travel occasionally as required
Support other contract functional areas and perform other duties as required
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science or related field) and 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Requires IAT Level 2 certification (E.g., COMPTIA Security+) immediately upon government mandate
Cisco/Juniper knowledge/experience, JNCIS-SP or JNCIS-ENT certification strongly preferred
Transport network experience strongly preferred
Serial and optical network experience preferred
SolarWinds Orion, CISCO Prime Optical, and Juniper CTP View experience a plus
Experience with scalable network device management and automation technologies a plus