Network Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Network Engineer to support the US Space Force Space Systems Command Rapid Reaction Branch. The Network Engineer is responsible for creating, managing, and sustaining mission systems networks and network support environments located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

As a Network Engineer with MTSI, you will support the US Space Force Space Systems Command Rapid Reaction Branch. The Network Engineer is responsible for creating, managing, and sustaining mission systems networks and network support environments located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Network communication solutions architecture development.
• Configuring, Deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining Network and infrastructure solutions.
• Developing Network System Automation strategies.
• Interact with technical team members from multiple organizations in a team environment.

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in Network Solutions Design and integration.
• Strong Network programming skills in Juniper and Cisco switches, firewalls, and Routers.
• Experience with Automation Tools and strategies including Ansible.
• Demonstrated ability to understand enterprise level networks.
• Comfortable configuring networks to include IP schemes and basic troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks, drive projects to closure, assimilate and correlate project information in a fast-paced environment and incorporate them into deployment strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment.
• Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentations.
• Ability to capture technical approaches, designs, block diagrams, and implementations in written and graphical form.

• Familiarity with structured cable.
• Strong motivation to expand knowledge and skills.
• Ability to approach classical problems with new ideas and innovation.
• High degree of competence in best practice developing.
• Cloud infrastructure knowledge.
• Understanding of basic wireless communication.
• Advanced network troubleshooting experience.
• Six (6) years of Network configuration.
• Three (3) years in Automation practices.
• Two (2) Years in Cloud Integration.
• Security Plus Certification.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other Engineering / Science discipline or equivalent experience.

• This position will require overnight travel up to 10% of the time.
• Trip durations may range from overnight to several weeks.

• Active Top Secret with Sensitive Comparted Information (SCI) eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $95,000/year to $130,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job- related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.

For additional company information, please visit: www.mtsi-va.com

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