Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and edge devices. Proficiency in network switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) for Netscalers, Cisco, Citrix, and Firepower.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$130,000–$150,000 Per Year
Description
Required Experience:
10+ years general full-time work experience (may reduce with advanced education).
5+ years directly related boundary engineering experience.
1+ years in management or leadership role.
Must-Have Technical Skills:
Hands-on experience operating F5 load balancers.
Direct experience with Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs).
Direct experience operating web proxies.
Proficiency in network switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) for Netscalers, Cisco, Citrix, and Firepower.
Strong understanding of OSI model and IP protocol stack.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and edge devices.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).
Plan, architect, configure, and maintain scalable firewall infrastructure.
Monitor network performance telemetry and identify edge architecture improvements.
Troubleshoot complex network anomalies and resolve perimeter device faults rapidly.
Implement network security policies, manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and ensure compliance with federal/industry standards.
Collaborate with IT teams to support secure business applications and services.
Produce and maintain documentation for network configurations, edge policies, and procedures.
Must-Have Certifications and Clearance
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP).
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience assessing and documenting test/analysis data for cybersecurity compliance.
Familiarity with National Industrial Security Procedures and Operations Manual (NISPOM).
Knowledge of isolated network security best practices.
Current CISSP or DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
Proficiency in Authorization to Operate (ATO) under Joint (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).