Spry Squared, Inc. - Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services
Network Engineer (Senior) - SECRET required, TS/SCI preferred
Spry Squared, Inc. - Cybersecurity and Managed IT Services, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Overview
Spry Squared is looking for a Senior Network Engineer for our client to be the technical expert and trusted advisor to the government that supports government-led on-going and future sustainment, modification, and capability upgrade efforts across the NCMC-ITW/AA and Legacy Space C2 systems. A key focus for this position is the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, and integration of networks supporting these systems. This position will also support broader systems engineering activities associated with these systems. The NCMC-ITW/AA Branch sustains unique ITW/AA Cheyenne Mountain systems, networks, and associated components through an enterprise-wide set of integrated mission capabilities, support services, and data products that provide military authorities with an accurate, timely, unambiguous and continuous warning and attack assessment of air, missile and space threats. The Legacy Space C2 Branch sustains unique space command & control systems, networks, and associated components through an enterprise-wide set of integrated mission capabilities, support services, and data products that provide space situational awareness, object tracking, and deconfliction. Responsibilities
Advise and ensure high-quality work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked NCMC-ITW/AA and Legacy Space C2 systems across all levels of the mission environment. Functions in this area may include: Analyzing and recommending network requirements Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure Analyzing network workload Monitoring network capacity and performance Diagnosing and resolving network problems, to include verifying hardware configurations Recommending network backup and recovery procedures Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services Providing system/program engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight Conducting reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications Performing validation of systems, including the development of criteria and procedures. Analyzing and evaluating results of major engineering systems with a concentration on end-to-end communications Preparing technical documents that define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Preparing management reports and conducting technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using engineering economy principles Having experience with the Agile methodology for development and sustainment of software systems Representing government interests by performing Agile Product Owner roles and responsibilities Interacting professionally with DoD end users, DoD customers, and contractor support personnel; including the ability to prepare and present briefings Performing program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications Providing engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF SEAM processes Providing engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule Providing technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs Providing proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness Providing concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing DoD requirements, assessments, concept, strategy, and audit documentation Reviewing and analyzing system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product) Conducting reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications Reviewing and analyzing system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product) Providing concepts and requirements analyses support services, including reviewing and analyzing ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, AoAs, MUAs, and Technology Development Strategies Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active SECRET clearance and able to obtain a DoD TOP SECRET clearance. Experience: High School Diploma with 20 years directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD OR Bachelor\'s Degree with 12 years directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD Advanced knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a Senior System Engineer Ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level engineers Preferred Qualifications: DoD TOP SECRET with SCI security clearance. Master\'s Degree Additional Experience Support implementation and execution of Agile software execution in concert with Government and Prime contractors Represent the Government\'s interests by performing Agile Product Owner roles and responsibilities Familiarity with Missile Warning, Missile Defense and/or Space Domain Awareness or Command and Control Systems Familiarity and/or experience with Cloud-based technologies Good understanding of networking protocols - switching technologies, routing fundamentals, firewalls, IP subnets, firewalling, load balancing, zones, and Management Networks Working knowledge of network systems, protocols, and standards such as Ethernet, LAN, WAN, xDSL, TCP/IP, fiber, T1, 802.11x, etc. Experience with DoD STIGs (as related to networking devices) Experience with Palo Alto Firewall configurations Have experience with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, to include continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation Certifications - CCNP, VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, and other relevant industry certifications preferred Additional Information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Salary:
$130,000 - $170,000 Depending on Experience Company Description:
Spry Squared is a Minority and Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with offices across the United States. We are an experienced federal government and commercial service provider with security cleared personnel working on various projects across the USA and the globe. Spry Squared provides organizations with Best in Class Enterprise Solutions, Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, IT Professional Services, Recruiting Services, Project/Program Management and technology products.
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Spry Squared is looking for a Senior Network Engineer for our client to be the technical expert and trusted advisor to the government that supports government-led on-going and future sustainment, modification, and capability upgrade efforts across the NCMC-ITW/AA and Legacy Space C2 systems. A key focus for this position is the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, and integration of networks supporting these systems. This position will also support broader systems engineering activities associated with these systems. The NCMC-ITW/AA Branch sustains unique ITW/AA Cheyenne Mountain systems, networks, and associated components through an enterprise-wide set of integrated mission capabilities, support services, and data products that provide military authorities with an accurate, timely, unambiguous and continuous warning and attack assessment of air, missile and space threats. The Legacy Space C2 Branch sustains unique space command & control systems, networks, and associated components through an enterprise-wide set of integrated mission capabilities, support services, and data products that provide space situational awareness, object tracking, and deconfliction. Responsibilities
Advise and ensure high-quality work that involves the planning, analysis, design, development, testing, quality assurance, configuration, installation, implementation, integration, maintenance, and/or management of networked NCMC-ITW/AA and Legacy Space C2 systems across all levels of the mission environment. Functions in this area may include: Analyzing and recommending network requirements Recommending and maintaining network architecture and infrastructure Analyzing network workload Monitoring network capacity and performance Diagnosing and resolving network problems, to include verifying hardware configurations Recommending network backup and recovery procedures Installing, testing, maintaining, and upgrading network operating systems software; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services Providing system/program engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to: acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight Conducting reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications Performing validation of systems, including the development of criteria and procedures. Analyzing and evaluating results of major engineering systems with a concentration on end-to-end communications Preparing technical documents that define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Preparing management reports and conducting technical presentations for planning, implementation and corrective action using engineering economy principles Having experience with the Agile methodology for development and sustainment of software systems Representing government interests by performing Agile Product Owner roles and responsibilities Interacting professionally with DoD end users, DoD customers, and contractor support personnel; including the ability to prepare and present briefings Performing program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications Providing engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with AF SEAM processes Providing engineering support to conduct formal trade studies based on engineering performance, effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, cost performance, life cycle cost, producibility, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule Providing technical recommendation support services, including reviews, studies, audits, evaluations and analyses, scientific and procedural guidance, documentation, technical analysis, and support of associated engineering IPTs Providing proposal analysis support services that compare and quantify proposed systems, components, approaches for technical feasibility, compatibility, and cost-effectiveness Providing concepts and requirements analyses support services including, but not limited to, reviewing and analyzing DoD requirements, assessments, concept, strategy, and audit documentation Reviewing and analyzing system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product) Conducting reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system-level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance are achieved in accordance with approved specifications Reviewing and analyzing system concepts and user requirements that have been approved and entered into a system requirements baseline (functional, allocated, and product) Providing concepts and requirements analyses support services, including reviewing and analyzing ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, AoAs, MUAs, and Technology Development Strategies Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen with an active SECRET clearance and able to obtain a DoD TOP SECRET clearance. Experience: High School Diploma with 20 years directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD OR Bachelor\'s Degree with 12 years directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD Advanced knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline as a Senior System Engineer Ability to oversee and guide the efforts of junior and mid-level engineers Preferred Qualifications: DoD TOP SECRET with SCI security clearance. Master\'s Degree Additional Experience Support implementation and execution of Agile software execution in concert with Government and Prime contractors Represent the Government\'s interests by performing Agile Product Owner roles and responsibilities Familiarity with Missile Warning, Missile Defense and/or Space Domain Awareness or Command and Control Systems Familiarity and/or experience with Cloud-based technologies Good understanding of networking protocols - switching technologies, routing fundamentals, firewalls, IP subnets, firewalling, load balancing, zones, and Management Networks Working knowledge of network systems, protocols, and standards such as Ethernet, LAN, WAN, xDSL, TCP/IP, fiber, T1, 802.11x, etc. Experience with DoD STIGs (as related to networking devices) Experience with Palo Alto Firewall configurations Have experience with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, to include continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation Certifications - CCNP, VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, and other relevant industry certifications preferred Additional Information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Salary:
$130,000 - $170,000 Depending on Experience Company Description:
Spry Squared is a Minority and Woman Owned Small Business headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado with offices across the United States. We are an experienced federal government and commercial service provider with security cleared personnel working on various projects across the USA and the globe. Spry Squared provides organizations with Best in Class Enterprise Solutions, Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, IT Professional Services, Recruiting Services, Project/Program Management and technology products.
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