Principal Network Engineer
Job Location:
Denver, CO - USA
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Network Engineer to support the US Space Force meshONE-T program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining a complex network infrastructure. This position is based out of the Denver CO area. However for this role were looking for a candidate to work out of our Denver Tech Center office.
meshONET is the ground component of the larger meshONE concept and will eventually integrate with the Air and Space components of meshONE to provide an endtoend network solution across all mediums environments and warfighting domains.
meshONE-T is a closed network and the expectation is at least 4-days/week on-site or at a customer location
- Plan design and provide scalable and secure network solutions to meet the evolving mission environment of the US Space Force and other DOD entities
- Diagnose and resolve complex network issues to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance
- Create and maintain documentation relating to network configuration network mapping processes and service records
- Establish and document network technical support processes and procedures
- Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports for internal and external uses
- Act as technical liaison and subject matter expert between clients and customers
- Update technical documentation when there are changes in the transport design and/or technologies
- Collaborate with stakeholders to test all related systems and processes to verify that the systems meet requirements and can host applications with no degradation to performance or security
- Mentor and provide guidance to other networking team members
- Recommend and justify design and architecture changes to enhance and improve network performance
Salary Range: $160000 to $180000
- 15 years of overall network engineering experience with at least 5 years working service provider functions of a network including on-site experience activating and troubleshooting underlay carrier circuits
- Proficiency in routing and switching protocols (e.g. BGP OSPF EIGRP) and managing enterprise-grade network devices (e.g. Cisco Juniper)
- Hands-on experience with network security tools and equipment (e.g. Cisco ISE Palo Alto etc.)
- Less than 10% travel out of state
- Non-supervisory position: however position will be expected to lead operational actions and facilitate work amongst a technical team
- meshONE-T is a closed network and the expectation is at least 4-days/week on-site or at a customer location
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be currently eligible for a TS/SCI
- Project experience implementing and overseeing large-scale networks
- Experience with segment routing
- Experience designing ground stations for space mission systems
- Experience working in Department of Defense or with Department of Defense or Federal contracts
Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993 Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions Entarian delivers secure mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We dont just support modernization; we define it.
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