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 Lab Network Engineer to support ongoing activities for a customer in Colorado Springs, CO. This position will be on-site and will require an active Secret clearance. 

Supporting network build out and deployments to the operational environment as necessary.

The candidate will work within an agile scrum team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements.

• Advanced degree and 3+ years experience or bachelors with 5+ years experience or equivalent
• Active Secret clearance
• The candidate must be a proven network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development and testing methodologies.
• Be very familiar with the following:
  • the TCP/IP Model
  • the OSI Model
  • Multicast
  • Firewalls
  • Routing Protocols (BGP/OSPF)
  • experience with capturing and deciphering packets (50% of testing efforts involve packet capture and analysis)
  • Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Network Timing
  • ability to read technical network diagrams.
• Specific experience with Juniper and/or Cisco networking equipment required.
• Proven network traffic analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience in UDP multicast, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs.
• Understanding of standard DOD security practices such as, STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts.
• Experience working with Firewalls and IPS/IDS

Desired Technical Skills:

• Familiarization with virtualization is highly desired.
• Agile development and related test methodologies.
• Automated testing framework, Python, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Manipulation of large data sets, spreadsheet analysis, and associated tools.
• Development of action plans based upon analysis of data, documenting deficiency reports, and presenting analysis results and plans of action orally and/or in written format (e.g., slides, annotated slides, test report document).
• Hands on experience WAN optimizer, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• A solid understanding of JUNOS preferred.
• Must have previous experience with presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
• Must have experience working collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated network engineers as well as independently on large field projects
• Knowledge, skill sets or experience using protocol analyzers/sniffers (such as Wireshark).
• Industry vendor certifications from Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE) a must and from Cisco (CCNA, CCNP) a plus.
• Also desired previous experience in authentication & encryption methods/capabilities (TACACS+, Active Directory, GEM-X)
• Virtualization technologies such a VMWare vCenter and vSphere.

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required

Active Secret clearance

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.