Location US-CO-Colorado Springs

ID 2025-10679

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $152,150.00/Yr. - USD $253,550.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

SRC is searching for a well-rounded Senior Network Engineer and Architect to design and plan Information Technology (IT) networks and architecture, security implementation, network performance monitoring, troubleshooting and support, and scalability and capacity planning for IT requirements for United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) command and control facilities. Manages several projects simultaneously from design to implementation and provide installation oversight at a new facility by engaging with functional area managers (FAMs) and other engineers. Work supporting USSPACECOM will be conducted at the government's facilities in Colorado Springs, CO.

Developing detailed network design plans for the data center, ensuring they meet DoD requirements and standards
• Creating network diagrams, schematics, and documentation for the data center infrastructure
• Overseeing the installation and configuration of network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking equipment
• Ensuring all network components are correctly set up and optimized for performance and security
• Implementing DoD- approved security protocols and measures within the data center network
• Configuring firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security appliances to protect the network from threats
• Monitoring network performance to identify and resolve issues, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime
• Using network monitoring tools to track bandwidth usage, latency, and other key performance indicators
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for network-related issues within the data center
• Working with other IT teams to diagnose and resolve complex network problems
• Conducting capacity planning to ensure the network can handle current and future data center demands
• Designing scalable network solutions that can grow with the organization's needs

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• 10 plus years of experience administering and engineering Multi-Vendor Networks (e.g. Juniper/JUNOS devices and Cisco Devices)
• At least seven years of hands-on professional experience as Network Architect & Network Lead of similar in size and scope
• Five years of experience as Network Architect & Network Lead supporting a DOD program of similar in size and scope
• Three plus years of network design experience with load balancing and high availability systems
• Experience required with planning, design and implementation of networked systems, to include configuration management, upgrades and troubleshooting of network issues
• Master's level degree in an Engineering, Computer Science, or IT related field OR bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or IT related field and additional five years of experience in Engineering, Computer Science or IT related fie
• Active Juniper Network Certified Professional (JNCIP) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
• Possess IAT/IAM Level II or greater
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to track, recommend, and implement resolutions to issues
• Ability to build good relationships with peers, business partners, and clients

• Fundamental understanding of Nutanix-based hardware and network virtualization
• Experience with web application architectures and their required ports and protocols
• Cloud technologies, AWS GovCloud, PostgreSQL Databases
• Experience with network analysis applications (e.g. Sniffer, Wireshark, Microsoft Network Monitor)
• Experience with network security hardware such as Cisco ASA, Barracuda NextGen Firewall, SonicWall TZ, Splunk, SolarWinds Log - Event Manager, Bro Network Security Monitor
• Experience with performing engineering services to support accreditation for software running on Cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Commercial Cloud Services (C2S)
• Must be able to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience installing, configuring and testing various network devices
• Five plus years of experience using Microsoft Visio for network architecture design

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

• No Travel Required

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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