Network Engineer (MDA)

Auria is looking to hire a Network Engineer support the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program. Work location is in Colorado Springs, CO.

This position includes both the engineering of new capabilities and the maintenance of existing environments. We use a mix of different vendors and expect the network engineer to be comfortable working with numerous technologies. Additionally, the network engineer will produce designs, including system, logic, and connectivity drawings, as well as conduct testing of network designs. The ideal candidate will maintain technical expertise in diverse network and computer hardware and software areas, including interconnection and interfacing with a wide range of devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, gateways, etc. The network engineer will also evaluate and report on new communications technologies to enhance the network's capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers and independently at times on large field projects
• Proven troubleshooting skills

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• Current/active in-scope DoD issued SECRET security clearance is required to start
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience,
• or a Master’s degree  and 3 years of experience, 
• or a PhD and 1 years of experience,
• or 9 years of related experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
• DoD 8140 certification IAT - Level II or higher (CE, Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required.
• Experience and working knowledge of Cisco Nexus/Catalyst switches, Juniper routers and switches, Fortinet firewalls, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with WANs, encryption devices, VxLAN, multicast, BGP, OSPF, and Wireshark.
• Familiarity with SIPRNet, MDACNet, or other DOD networks.
• CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA, and Cisco CCNA/CCNP certifications.
• Understanding the project lifecycle, related processes, and traditional systems engineering skills.
• Experience in reviewing work products produced by a team of engineers for quality, completeness, and adherence to established procedures and policies
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot networking equipment, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Working knowledge of spanning tree, trunking, routing protocols, first hop redundancy protocols, and IP subnetting.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and execution of network engineering configuration changes and documentation in a complex IT environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, excellent customer interface skills, quick learner, and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while maintaining a can-do attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired.
• Experience planning and supporting network infrastructure deployment are highly desired.
• Prior C2BMC network experience is also a plus.
• Travel may be required to support both local and remote sites.

Salary Range:The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level ($99,000 - $113,000).

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.