RESPONSIBILITES: + Manage and expand network interconnections, network co-location sites and points of presence (POPs) + Manage network infrastructure and deployments to Top Secret datacenters + Improve network performance and reliability based upon system performance metrics, including capacity planning, failure detection and remediation + Assist in capacity augmentation and network optimization deployments + Lead network integration and troubleshooting efforts + Collaborate with hardware, software, and network engineers to improve the Starshield network design + Assist in updating system configuration and firmware + Build automation for network devices, operational and deployment tools BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline; OR 4+ years of professional networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions and/or cloud and web-scale networks in lieu of a degree + 1+ year of networking experience deploying enterprise network solutions and/or cloud and web-scale networks (internship/co-op experience qualifies) + Layer-1 experience (e.g., transport, DWDM, optical fiber, circuit troubleshooting, activations, etc.) + Hands on experience with the deployment of networking hardware (routers, modems, switch, firewalls, etc. ) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Master's degree in a technical or engineering discipline + Experience with physical troubleshooting of fiber & circuits + Deep understanding of service provider networks including but not limited to: + Connectivity (Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6 and MPLS) + Routing (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) + Switching and routing + Internet services (subscriber provisioning, BRAS, DNS, DHCP, NTP) + Experience implementing network security functions + Cisco, Juniper, Arista or other industry certification + Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively + Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or Top Secret SCI clearance ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: + This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment. The Starshield team is building highly reliable in-space mesh networks, designing secure systems to guarantee access to space, designing next-gen communication and sensing software, and more.