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US-CO-Colorado Springs | US-CO-Colorado Springs

ID 2025-4496

Category Information Technology

Position Type Regular Full-Time Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Network Engineer to support our Colorado Springs, CO. location. As a network engineer, you will work with a senior network engineer maintaining and administering mission-critical computer networks. Primary duties will include maintenance of computer networks, hardware, software, and other related systems, performing disaster recovery operations, protecting data, software, and hardware from attacks, and replacing faulty or end-of-life network hardware components when necessary. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn while working closely with the senior network engineer and the users of our network to identify potential issues and fix existing problems. The ideal candidate will need to have a strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware. You will be implementing, administering, and troubleshooting network devices including firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers. An understanding of application transport and network infrastructure protocols is desired. Duties: Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations. Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required. Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures. Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems. Replacing faulty or end-of-life network hardware components when required. Configuring, and monitoring SIEM platforms SolarWinds and Splunk. Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made. Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems. Operating master consoles to monitor the performance of networks and computer systems. Coordinating computer network access and use. Designing, configuring, and testing networking software, computer hardware, and operating system software.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience: DOD 8570 Baseline Certified (Security+ or equivalent) 3+ years of networking engineering experience. Knowledge of Cisco IPS, firewalls, routers, and switches. Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware. Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions while under pressure. Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including intrusion prevention systems, firewalls, routers, and switch Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols. Ability to create accurate network diagrams and documentation for design and planning network communication systems. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection. Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources. Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization. A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Dependable and flexible when necessary. Network security experience. LAN and WAN experience. Travel: 15% Must be a U.S. Citizen An active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Top Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment. Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree of science in engineering or scientific field of study from an accredited college or university. Desired Skills: Knowledge of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewalls. Knowledge onconfiguring firewall access rules. Knowledge of Cisco... For full info follow application link.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

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