I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Colorado Springs, CO, Schriever AFB. This position will be *on-site* and will require an active *TS Top Secret Clearance. 

Responsibilities:

• Hands on network architect
• Develop, test, and deploy new and upgraded capabilities
• Develop and deploy network and management systems
• Work in Ansible and other automation tools
• Load and modify MIBS and SEED files
• Write scripts for network automation and develop fixlets to be used with IBM BigFix to efficiently deploy updates to the fielded environment
• Monitor, diagnose, and analyze networks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science field and 5+ years of experience
• Must possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA).
• Strong and proven Network Development experience with developing, testing and deploying new and upgraded capabilities.
• Experience with Network Automation to include both development and deployment of Network and Management systems.
• Proven experience with Ansible or other automation tools.  Script experience a plus.
• Network Management and Monitoring Systems (MicroFocus Operations Bridge Manager Suite with Business Value Dashboards, NMMI with Net Performance Server and Traffic iSPI’s, Network Automation, Ops Analytics Orchestration, SiteScope,  HP System Insight Manager, JUNOS Space, Viavi GigaStor and Apex)
• Experience Loading and modifying MIBS and SEED files, writing scripts for network automation and developing fixlets to be used with IBM BigFix to efficiently deploy updates to the fielded environment.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytic tools.
• Experience using protocol analyzers/sniffers (such as tcpdump, Wireshark, OPNET ACElive & ITGuru).
• Authentication & encryption methods/capabilities (TACACS+, Active Directory, GPO’s and GEM One Encryptor Manager).
• Understanding of standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
• Proven network traffic analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience
• Industry vendor certifications from Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE required

Desired Experience and Skills

• Solid understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP, routing protocols BGP and OSPF
• Experience in UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnes, and TCP/IP network designs
• Hands on experience with multi vendor switching routing (Juniper)
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP a plus

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.