Test Event Network Engineer - DOD
INNOVIM • Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 / year
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Role & seniority
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Test Event Network Engineer supporting MDA on IRES contract
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Mid-level (≥6 years general experience; ≥3 years directly related)
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Stack/tools
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Cisco LAN/WAN; Palo Alto network environments (firewalls, etc.)
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Security/Networking certs: CompTIA Security+ (required) or CCNA Security (required)
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Troubleshooting, test, and configuration of network systems
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Technical documentation/diagrams; coordination with internal/external teams
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Identify, prioritize, and resolve critical network issues affecting operations
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Design/configure/install/test/troubleshoot Cisco/Palo Alto LAN/WAN systems
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Provide proactive communication, document network changes, and support on-site exercise setups (travel)
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Must-have skills
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Hands-on experience with configuring/installing/testing/troubleshooting IT networks (Cisco/Palo Alto LAN/WAN)
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Maintain current CompTIA Security+ or CCNA Security
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DoD Secret Security Clearance (active)
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Ability to travel 25–35% (CONUS/OCONUS) and have a current passport
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Strong written/verbal communication; ability to work with minimal/no supervision
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Ability to draft technical diagrams and document updates
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Nice-to-haves
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Network+, CCNA, and/or JNCIA
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Familiarity with Cisco routers/switches/firewalls/IPS, routing protocols, TCP/UDP, multicast
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Experience with **Cisco C
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Full Description
The Test Event Network Engineer supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.
Location: Schriever, SFB, Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation Assistance: NONE
Position Closes: 4/26/26
Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.
The candidate will
- Partner with the support team, the network engineer is heavily involved with identifying, prioritizing, and resolving critical network related issues that impact business operations.
- Proactively seeks to communicate solutions to network related issues and preferred emerging technologies that can be used to improve the overall health of the company network.
- Assist in design, configuration, installation, test and troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco and PaloAlto based LAN/WANs.
- Use technical writing and verbal communication skills in a fast-paced environment with minimal or no supervision.
- Coordinate work with internal/external elements to provide/suggest technical solutions for network environments and document any updates or changes to the network.
- Travel to remote locations with an exercise team and provide on-site technical setup and support for the duration of the event.
- Be able to work with little to no supervision.
- Have strong written and verbal skills.
- Be able to document network changes and draft technical diagrams.
Basic Requirements
- Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience, which may be reduced with completion of advanced education
- Must have 3, or more, years of directly related experience
- Must have experience with configuring, installing, testing, or troubleshooting of IT network systems primarily consisting of Cisco and PaloAlto based LAN/WANs.
- Must have, and maintain, a current CompTIA Security+ certification or CCNA Security certification.
- Must be able to travel 25-35% of the time to CONUS and OCONUS locations.
- Must have a current Passport
- Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Requirements
- Have a Network+ certification, CCNA certification, and/or JNCIA certification.
- Be familiar with Cisco routers/switches/firewalls/IPS, Internal/External routing protocols, TCP and UDP, Multicast environments, Cisco Call Manager and VMware.
- Have experience working with BMDS or multi component exercises.
This position is expected to pay $115,000 – $130,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.
IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.
