Network Engineer III - Caribou Thunder

Network Engineer III

Caribou Thunder

Location: Longmont, CO

Requisition#: MS50003

Date Posted: 8/30/2023

Salary: $140K-$155K

Security Clearance: Active Secret with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Education: Bachelor’s degree (STEM)

Experience: 9 years

7 years with an advanced degree)

Position Summary

Caribou Thunder is seeking a skilled Network Engineer III to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with team members, vendors, and administrative and end-user teams to ensure connectivity of primary and backup networks. If you are a skilled Network Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the seamless connectivity and operation of our networks.

Complete Description

You will play a crucial role in maintaining the operations of multi-user computer systems, virtual computer systems, and COTS software products. This position requires expertise in network administration, system administration, troubleshooting, and network design.

• Maintain the operations of multi-user computer systems, virtual computer systems, and COTS software products.
• Perform network administration and system administration tasks within the scope of the contract.
• Monitor and correct system performance issues, apply network configurations, and lead network design efforts.
• Collaborate with the Sys Admin and DevSecOps software team to maintain and update database systems.
• Provide on-the-job training on system configuration to team members.
• Assist in deploying software/hardware deliveries and support special projects.
• Assist operational crews and contractor teams in resolving system and network issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and the full software development cycle.
• Knowledge of Cisco Nexus, ASA, FMC technologies for Software-Defined Networking and other networking products used in a virtualized networking infrastructure.
• Understanding of advanced networking concepts and networking design best practices in a software development environment.
• Experience operating within Red Hat-based environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Foundational understanding of routing and switching protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and firewall policies.
• Experience with shell scripting languages, Perl, Python, PostgreSQL, and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to utilize network maintenance and troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark, Splunk, Infoblox NetMRI.
• Experience with Cisco Firewalls and complex system design and integration.
• Security certifications (Security, CISSP, etc.) or equivalent.
• Network certifications (Network, CCNA, CCNP, JNCP, etc.) or equivalent.
• SAFe Certification on Scaled Agile.
• Familiarity with UNIX, Linux, and Windows server administration.
• Experience with CHEF and building/configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and servers.
• Knowledge of Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (NIDS/NIPS) such as Snort and Bro.

Company Description

Caribou Thunder, LLC is a Woman Owned, HUBZone Certified, Native American Owned, SBA and SDB Certified global engineering services company, incorporated in 2006.

Caribou Thunder is a Global Service Provider supporting a wide variety of DoD, Space, and Intelligence programs with consistent growth since inception to over 100 associates and $10M in annual sales with solid performance in 35 states across the U.S. and 22 countries around the world. Caribou Thunder, LLC is an established Defense contractor with nearly 20 years of experience delivering engineering services worldwide.  We offer industry-leading salaries, flexible work-life balance, full range of benefits (career development and mentoring, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k match).  Caribou Thunder, LLC offers meaningful career opportunities within a true team-based environment, where each and every employee matters, contributing to a higher goal of supporting National Security programs. 

Caribou Thunder, LLC is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. United States citizenship is a requirement for all positions.

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