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Senior Network Engineer - Cyber Team
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Job DescriptionJob Description
Senior Network Engineer – Cyber Team
Location:
Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Clearance Required:
Active DoD Secret (Top Secret ) Employment Type:
Full-Time, On-Site Salary:
$170,000 - $200,000 p/a DOE Position Overview: OSAAVA Services is seeking a highly skilled
Senior Network Engineer
to join our Cyber Team supporting operations at
Schriever Space Force Base . This role will provide expert-level network engineering support to mission-critical, secure environments with a focus on performance, resilience, and cybersecurity compliance. As part of an elite technical team, you’ll be responsible for engineering, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure to support advanced cyber operations and defense objectives. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise network architectures (LAN/WAN/SD-WAN) supporting cyber operations. Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for Tier III/IV network issues in classified environments. Optimize network performance and reliability through capacity planning, tuning, and proactive maintenance. Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, systems, and mission teams to ensure network support for cyber initiatives. Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including RMF and DISA STIGs. Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, SOPs, and incident response playbooks. Support the integration of Zero Trust architecture and hybrid cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure). Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement within the cyber infrastructure team. Required Qualifications: Active
DoD Secret clearance
(Top Secret ). Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum
10 years of hands-on experience
in enterprise network engineering within DoD or similar high-security environments. Expert-level knowledge of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), subnetting, and VLANs. Extensive experience with Cisco and/or Juniper platforms in secure environments. Familiarity with network security appliances (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, IDS/IPS). Strong understanding of cybersecurity compliance (RMF, DISA STIGs). Ability to work independently under high-pressure mission conditions. Qualifications: Certifications:
CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, Security+ , or similar. Experience with
Zero Trust
frameworks and
IPv6
deployments. Exposure to
automation/orchestration
tools
(e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform). Prior support to
Cyber Operations, Red/Blue Teams , or classified contingency environments. Experience supporting
Space Force ,
Air Force , or other high-security federal missions. About OSAAVA Services: OSAAVA Services is a Cybersecurity and IT Services firm focused on defense, cyber resilience, and enterprise transformation. As a
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , we are proud to support security missions with integrity, innovation, and elite technical expertise. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact:
recruiting@osaavaservices.com Company DescriptionCyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.Company DescriptionCyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.
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Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Clearance Required:
Active DoD Secret (Top Secret ) Employment Type:
Full-Time, On-Site Salary:
$170,000 - $200,000 p/a DOE Position Overview: OSAAVA Services is seeking a highly skilled
Senior Network Engineer
to join our Cyber Team supporting operations at
Schriever Space Force Base . This role will provide expert-level network engineering support to mission-critical, secure environments with a focus on performance, resilience, and cybersecurity compliance. As part of an elite technical team, you’ll be responsible for engineering, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure to support advanced cyber operations and defense objectives. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain secure enterprise network architectures (LAN/WAN/SD-WAN) supporting cyber operations. Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for Tier III/IV network issues in classified environments. Optimize network performance and reliability through capacity planning, tuning, and proactive maintenance. Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, systems, and mission teams to ensure network support for cyber initiatives. Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including RMF and DISA STIGs. Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, SOPs, and incident response playbooks. Support the integration of Zero Trust architecture and hybrid cloud connectivity (AWS/Azure). Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement within the cyber infrastructure team. Required Qualifications: Active
DoD Secret clearance
(Top Secret ). Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum
10 years of hands-on experience
in enterprise network engineering within DoD or similar high-security environments. Expert-level knowledge of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), subnetting, and VLANs. Extensive experience with Cisco and/or Juniper platforms in secure environments. Familiarity with network security appliances (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, IDS/IPS). Strong understanding of cybersecurity compliance (RMF, DISA STIGs). Ability to work independently under high-pressure mission conditions. Qualifications: Certifications:
CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, Security+ , or similar. Experience with
Zero Trust
frameworks and
IPv6
deployments. Exposure to
automation/orchestration
tools
(e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform). Prior support to
Cyber Operations, Red/Blue Teams , or classified contingency environments. Experience supporting
Space Force ,
Air Force , or other high-security federal missions. About OSAAVA Services: OSAAVA Services is a Cybersecurity and IT Services firm focused on defense, cyber resilience, and enterprise transformation. As a
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , we are proud to support security missions with integrity, innovation, and elite technical expertise. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact:
recruiting@osaavaservices.com Company DescriptionCyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.Company DescriptionCyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.
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