Staff Network Systems Engineer

Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States

Department: Defense, Intelligence, & Space Solutions

Workplace: on_site

Description

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique, world-class data exploitation capabilities.

Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. Applicants that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented engineer to support our programs delivering Next-Generation Missile Warning software. This is a unique opportunity to join a small business delivering core capabilities for National defense. You will work within a fast-paced team delivering end-to-end software processing of Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) sensor data for Missile Warning, Missile Defense, Battlespace Awareness, and Technical Intelligence.

We are seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support and evolve the networking foundation of an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environment. This role focuses on designing, deploying, securing, and troubleshooting network services that enable compute, storage, virtualization, and cloud platforms across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure supporting IaaS platforms and services
• Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, firewalls, DNS, VLANs, IP addressing (static and dynamic), and VPN solutions (site-to-site and remote access)
• Configure, maintain, and patch Layer 2 / Layer 3 switching and routing
• Troubleshoot networking issues across the OSI stack using physical and software-based diagnostic tools
• Implement and maintain network security controls, including monitoring, hardening, threat modeling, and vulnerability mitigation
• Support networking in on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, including AWS and Azure
• Configure and maintain network protocols and technologies such as:
• BGP
• Spanning Tree
• LLDP
• Link aggregation (MCLAG, LACP)
• Support storage networking, including SAN and Fibre Channel switched fabric topologies
• Collaborate with systems, virtualization, storage, and platform engineers to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions
• Support Linux and Windows-based networking and firewall configurations, including VMware environments
• Participate in infrastructure planning, upgrades, and lifecycle management
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, procedures, and change records
• Support automation and repeatability efforts across network and infrastructure services
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Own issues through resolution and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in network engineering or network systems roles

• Demonstrated understanding of network architecture, design, and core networking concepts
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting TCP/IP networks across OSI layers
• Proficiency with network security principles, including monitoring, hardening, and common threat models
• Experience deploying and supporting:
• WAN, LAN, VLANs, firewalls, DNS
• Static and dynamic IP addressing
• Site-to-site and remote VPNs
• Experience configuring and maintaining L2/L3 switching and routing
• Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs) and Fibre Channel networking
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with application-layer networking and firewall configuration in Linux and VMware environments
• Detail oriented
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to own work through completion

Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience with Dell switches, servers, and SAN solutions
• Experience with VMware vSphere and vCenter
• Security+ or equivalent security certification
• Experience with NAS and/or SAN configuration and maintenance
• Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring in small infrastructure teams
• Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, Ansible, PowerShell)
• Experience with Git / GitLab and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with container platforms, including container networking and security
• Demonstrated ability to document, track, and execute requirements, procedures, and infrastructure changes

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Benefits

SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
• 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
• 80% company paid Dental insurance
• 100% company paid Vision insurance
• 100% company paid Life insurance
• 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
• Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
• Flexible work hours

The pay range for this position is $87,000 - $119,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.

SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.