Network Engineer

Apogee Engineering, LLC

. Review the program portfolio to evaluate or recommend alternative plans and improve systems engineering processes .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience in systems engineering and network administration, with a strong focus on network architecture, performance analysis, and cybersecurity practices. Capable of providing technical support and training while overseeing junior staff in a Department of Defense environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior Network Administrator ExperienceNetwork Architecture and Infrastructure ManagementPalo Alto Firewall ConfigurationDoD STIGs ComplianceAgile Software Execution Support

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringNetwork Performance AnalysisNetwork ProtocolsCloud-Based TechnologiesTechnical DocumentationSystem-Level TestingInformation SecurityCybersecurity PoliciesNetwork Operating SystemsAgile Product Owner Responsibilities

Soft Skills

Technical PresentationTeam LeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Palo Alto FirewallITIL FrameworkEthernetLANWANTCP/IPXDSL802.11x

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco CertificationsCompTIA CertificationsVCP-DCVVCP-NVCCNP

Industry Keywords

Missile WarningMissile DefenseSpace Domain AwarenessCommand and Control SystemsDoD

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewallsSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review the program portfolio to evaluate or recommend alternative plans and improve systems engineering processes
Manage and sustain the program technical baseline
Design and perform system-level tests to assure subsystem and system performance
Prepare technical documents defining, specifying, and recommending system/subsystem characteristics
Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action
Validate systems by developing criteria and procedures
Analyze and evaluate major engineering systems, focusing on end-to-end communications from sensors/sources through C2 nodes to end users
Provide systems engineering, technical support, and technical training across acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, deployment, installation, and operations oversight
Analyze and recommend network requirements
Recommend and maintain network architecture and infrastructure
Analyze network workload and monitor network capacity and performance
Diagnose and resolve network problems
Recommend network backup and recovery procedures
Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software
Apply information security and cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in network service delivery
Oversee and guide junior and mid-level network administrators
Support the government across sustainment, modification, and capability upgrade efforts for the Space Virtual Labs Network contract supporting the SW&SS division

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Minimum active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
High School Diploma
15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD
Advanced knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks as a senior Network Administrator
Ability to oversee and guide junior and mid-level network administrators
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, including switching technologies, routing fundamentals, firewalls, IP subnets, firewalling, load balancing, zones, and Management Networks
Working knowledge of Ethernet, LAN, WAN, xDSL, TCP/IP, fiber, T1, 802.11x, and related network systems, protocols, and standards
Experience with DoD STIGs as related to networking devices
Experience with Palo Alto Firewall configurations
Experience with the ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes
Ability to support Agile software execution and perform Agile Product Owner roles and responsibilities
Relevant industry certifications from Cisco and CompTIA are preferred
VCP-DCV, VCP-NV, and CCNP certifications listed
Ability to travel approximately 10–20%