Network Engineer

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and uptime to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues within Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) environments.
• Conduct network installations, upgrades, and relocations, adhering to company standards.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for secure remote access.
• Perform network security assessments and implement protective measures.
• Assist in the design and documentation of network architectures and topologies.
• Configure Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) and manage network segmentation to optimize performance.
• Manage and monitor network bandwidth usage to prevent congestion.
• Implement Internet Protocol (IP) addressing schemes and subnetting for efficient resource allocation.
• Maintain and update network diagrams and documentation.
• Utilize tools such as Wireshark or SolarWinds for traffic analysis and troubleshooting.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must possess, or can obtain, a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a project team environment and simultaneously manage multiple projects.
• Ability to commute and work daily in offices located in Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite. Intermediate users demonstrate a strong grasp of core SW features and can confidently navigate more advanced tasks across various Microsoft Office applications. In Excel, apply formulas, build tables, and generate basic pivot tables to analyze and present data. Word skills include executing mail merges, formatting complex tables, and integrating graphics and charts for more polished documents. PowerPoint presentations crafted by intermediate users often feature animations and incorporate tools from other Office programs to enhance engagement. Manage Outlook with proficiency, handling email, calendar appointments, and contact organization independently and effectively.
• Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-time professional experience in network engineering or related fields.
• Experience with system requirement elicitation, definition, and functional allocation to HW and SW segments and components.
• Proficient in developing technical specifications and analyzing HW configurations and SW solutions to propose new system-level requirements.
• Execute firmware and software upgrades on network equipment.
• Ability to deploy and maintain wireless network solutions, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and refine network policies and procedures.
• Assist in disaster recovery planning and network redundancy implementations.
• Set up and manage network user accounts, access control, and permissions.
• Monitor and analyze logs for security and performance issues.
• Support Quality of Service (QoS) configuration to optimize network traffic prioritization.
• Diagnose hardware failures and recommend solutions or replacements.
• Perform regular backups of network configurations to support rapid recovery.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems and applications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational Information Technology (IT) policies.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve advanced network hardware and software issues.
• Provide end-user training and support for connectivity and network-related issues.
• Experience with Combatant Command, Service-Level and acquisition directorates.
• Ability to effectively operate in an environment using Agile SW development and Scrum.
• nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems:
• Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.
• We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

• nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status, but most of our positions include the following:
• Competitive Wages*
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• *Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer