Space Force - Systems Network Engineer

Job Title: Space Force - Systems Network Engineer Location: Scottsdale, AZ Type: Contract Compensation: $70-80 Work Model: Hybrid Security Clearance: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan network systems by providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Represent organization as prime technical contact on contracts and projects
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large networking systems
• Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, hubs, bridges and gateways, etc.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one discipline/field with a working knowledge in multiple adjacent disciplines/fields
• Space and Ground Mission Experience
• Strong ability to develop solutions to highly complex problems that require significant ingenuity, innovation and creativity
• Space and Ground Mission Experience
• AWS Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, Security Specialty, or equivalent cloud certification
• Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, Palo Alto, or comparable network/security certification.Experience with AWS SC2S, GovCloud, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and hybrid-cloud architectures
• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Python, or other automation/IaC tools
• Experience with SDA, PWSA, GMI, satellite ground systems, mission networks, or Space Vehicle Vendor integration.Experience with IPv6 design, implementation, and transition planning in enterprise or DoD environments
• Ability to lead a team and mentor staff
• Strong independent judgement

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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