SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
SciTec has an immediate opportunity for a talented Senior Network Engineer to join our team in Boulder, CO. Successful applicants will bring deep experience with network engineering, a readiness to work hands-on keyboard to solve challenging network problems, a strong collaborative spirit, experience successfully mentoring junior team members, superior problem solving skills, a passion for security and data protection, and a clear focus on supporting customer needs.
- Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) as a member of product teams and corporate infrastructure teams
- Configure and install software, servers, routers, and other network devices
- Monitor key network indicators (e.g., network performance, device health, status, integrity, etc.)
- Resolve issues escalated by lower service desk tiers by troubleshooting deployed, cloud, and local infrastructure
- Automate tasks and monitor their effectiveness
- Mentor team members on technical issues
- Create, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication and disaster recovery)
- Communicate with users to design and field optimal solutions
- Design and implement solutions to deliver superior network performance, capacity and scalability
- Maintain complete technical documentation
- Other duties as assigned
- 7+ years of industry experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator
- Professional certifications demonstrating Network Engineering competencies (e.g., CCNP, CCDP, Aruba professional)
- Work background in network administration and architecture
- Proficiency with network security principles, including monitoring, hardening, threat models, common vulnerabilities, and access control models
- In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF)
- Experience working with and troubleshooting OSI network layers for TCP/IP networks, via physical and software-based diagnostics and tools
- Experience planning, deploying, and troubleshooting WAN, firewalls, LAN, DNS, VLANs, static and dynamic IP addressing, remote and point to point VPNs in on premises, cloud and hybrid environments such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure
- Working knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SANs)
- Experience configuring networks using a Fibre Channel Switched Fabric topology
- Familiarity with application layer network and firewall configuration in Linux and VMware systems
- Hands on experience with TACACS, Radius, authentication services and servers.
- Knowledge of coding languages for scripting (e.g., Python, Perl)
- Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g., SolarWinds network tools)
- Strong understanding of network operating systems (JUNOS, Cisco IOS)
- Proficiency with Linux and Windows operating systems
- Sharp troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent organizational and mentoring skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates with meeting the following criteria will be preferred:
- At least 1 year of ongoing professional experience with Dell switches, servers and SAN
- At least 1 year of ongoing professional experience using VMWare vSphere and vCenter
- Security+ certification
- At least 1 year of ongoing professional experience with network-attached storage (NAS) and/or Storage Area Network (SAN) configuration and maintenance
- At least 1 year of ongoing professional experience with Git / GitLab / Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
- At least 1 year of ongoing professional experience with Container platforms, networking and security
- An active DoD security clearance
*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
- 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
- 80% company paid Dental insurance
- 100% company paid Vision insurance
- 100% company paid Life insurance
- 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
- Short-term Disability insurance
- Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
- Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $125,000- $166,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
