Network Engineer

Network Engineer

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Colorado Springs, CO, Schriever AFB. This position will be on-site and will require an active TS Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Hands on network architect
• Develop, test, and deploy new and upgraded capabilities
• Develop and deploy network and management systems
• Work in Ansible and other automation tools
• Load and modify MIBS and SEED files
• Write scripts for network automation and develop fixlets to be used with IBM BigFix to efficiently deploy updates to the fielded environment
• Monitor, diagnose, and analyze networks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science field and 5+ years of experience
• Must possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
• Strong and proven Network Development experience with developing, testing and deploying new and upgraded capabilities
• Experience with Network Automation to include both development and deployment of Network and Management systems
• Proven experience with Ansible or other automation tools. Script experience a plus.
• Network Management and Monitoring Systems (MicroFocus Operations Bridge Manager Suite with Business Value Dashboards, NMMI with Net Performance Server and Traffic iSPI's, Network Automation, Ops Analytics Orchestration, SiteScope, HP System Insight Manager, JUNOS Space, Viavi GigaStor and Apex)
• Experience Loading and modifying MIBS and SEED files, writing scripts for network automation and developing fixlets to be used with IBM BigFix to efficiently deploy updates to the fielded environment.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytic tools.
• Experience using protocol analyzers/sniffers (such as tcpdump, Wireshark, OPNET ACElive & ITGuru).
• Authentication & encryption methods/capabilities (TACACS+, Active Directory, GPO's and GEM One Encryptor Manager).
• Understanding of standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
• Proven network traffic analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
• Industry vendor certifications from Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE required)
• Solid understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF
• Experience in UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs
• Hands on experience with multi vendor switching routing (Juniper)
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP a plus

Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required.
• In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.