Lead Network Engineer - Colorado Springs, CO

Position Description

Are you an experienced Network Engineer looking for a place you can make a difference every day? Serco is the place for you!

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado to ensure satellite safety during firing of military lasers. You can make a difference with this exciting and 'game-changing' new technology. Your technical expertise and collaborative skills will assist the U.S. Space Command in this critical mission.

This position is contingent upon your ability to maintain your Secret clearance and obtain a Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Serco supports U.S. Space Command as a sub for their Wing Information and Communications Support contract providing in-depth technical assistance. Our team conducts studies, analyses, and assessments. Our team is also responsible for equipment installation and transitioning for the legacy Space Defense Integrated Network.

The Lead Network Engineer will oversee the planning, solutioning, and implementing the Space Command Digital Information Network (SDIN) technical refresh, if accomplished during the period of performance of this contract. The Lead Network Engineer will evaluate, design, document, install, implement, test, perform problem isolation and resolution, monitor, tune, and sets standards. You will be part of a small team of highly specialized technical experts that works closely with the customer. The team has been recognized by U.S Space Command and the industry for their outstanding contributions to the community.

In this role, you will:

• Provide network Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for Air Force Space Command's Space Digital Integrated Network (SDIN)

• Responsible to design and engineer networks and perform long-term planning

• Provide engineering studies, recommendations, and other reports as needed

• Oversee device configuration design, testing, implementation and ongoing updates

• Oversee circuit changes, route alterations, and other critical network functions

• Train new staff and support staff development

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red SDIN, Black SDIN, and SONET networks

• Provide troubleshooting assistance of T1's through OC-12c's on the CISCO SONET Network using CISCO Transport Controller and CISCO Transport Manager

• Seek out opportunities to implement automation and other technologies to improve outcomes

• Interact with customers for troubleshooting, and communicate progress to staff

• Support other contract functional areas and perform other duties as required

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance

• An active DoD IAT Level II compliant certification (E.g., COMPTIA Security+) immediately upon government mandate

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field and 5 years of related experience

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent and 10 years of related experience.

• Occasional travel as required (up to 25%)

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Cisco/Juniper knowledge/experience, JNCIS-SP or JNCIS-ENT certification strongly preferred

• Transport network experience strongly preferred

• Serial Data Communications and Optical Transport Network experience preferred

• SolarWinds Orion, CISCO Prime Optical, and Juniper CTP View experience a plus

• Experience with scalable network device management and automation technologies preferred

Apply today to discover your place in our world!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $83,365.11 to $138,941.85; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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