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Omitron, Inc.

Colorado Springs, CO

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Amazon Web Services (AWS), BGP, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cloud Computing, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Engineering, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Dental Insurance, Diversity, Electrical Engineering, Employee Retention, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Firewalls, Flexible Spending Accounts, Government, High Availability, IPv6, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Insurance, JNCIP - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional, JNCIS - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist, Juniper Networks Product Family, Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Microsoft Windows Azure, Military, Network Administration/Management, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Switching, Product Development, RSVP (Reservation Protocol), Reimbursement, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Small Business, Space Operations, Splunk, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
Omitron is seeking a Network/Security Engineer (Mid-Level) to support the US Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This highly qualified and self-motivated individual will design, implement, and sustain the high-availability transport systems that empower the warfighter. Day-to-day responsibilities include installing and administering routers, switches, and firewalls; developing network security guidelines; and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team of engineers, system administrators, developers, and testers. This is an exciting opportunity to support the future of U.S. space operations while applying advanced networking knowledge in a dynamic environment.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Design, test, configure, and maintain mission-critical network infrastructure within a Juniper Segment Routed (SR-MPLS) environment.
  • Manage Palo Alto NGFWs via Panorama, enforcing micro-segmentation and Zero-Trust standards.
  • Deploy and sustain Type-1 EDE and HAIPE devices to secure data across untrusted domains and cloud on-ramps.
  • Manage transit routing between on-prem and cloud native routing components (AWS Transit Gateway, Azure Router Server).
  • Utilize enterprise system monitoring and management tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, Juniper Active Assurance, and NetScout nGeniusONE) to ensure end-to-end visibility and performance.
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • US Citizenship required
  • Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility to start; must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
  • Education:
    • Master’s degree in a STEM-related discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering) and 5+ years of relevant experience; OR
    • Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience; OR
    • 9+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Certifications:
    • DoD 8140.03 Foundational Qualification (IAT Level II minimum)
    • JNCIS or CCNP
  • Technical Skills:
    • Networking: Routing-instances, BGP, OSFP/IS-IS, LDP, RSVP, SR-MPLS, Traffic Engineering, IPv6
    • Security: Palo Alto Panorama, App-ID, Suite-B and Type-1 encryption

Preferred Qualifications:
  • JNCIP-SP, CCNP Service Provider, or PCNSE
  • Direct experience engineering AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute circuits
  • Experience with DISA or telecom provider interface
  • Direct experience deploying and maintaining SRv6 networks
  • CSfC design and implementation
 
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $170,000, depending on relevant experience, location, and other factors.
 
Benefits include:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA or FSA Accounts
  • Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Federal Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Supplemental Insurance options (e.g., AFLAC)
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
 
Company Overview:
Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984, Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs.
 
Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them with an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
 
At Omitron, we believe that a workplace that fosters innovation and collaboration will be a successful one. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
 
Per Title VII, our hiring decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and experience, in accordance with our commitment to equal opportunity employment and nondiscrimination policies. We welcome all individuals who share our passion for excellence and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We also support a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our workplace initiatives are open to all and designed to create a culture of belonging for everyone.
 
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