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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Network Engineer 3

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience, and in the absence of a degree at least 8 years of related experience is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols and services, including Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol, Domain Name System, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.
  • Experience designing and managing network implementation projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Identity Management and Active Directory user and asset management.
  • Experience deploying, configuring, and sustaining Windows Server and Linux-based operating systems.
  • Proficiency deploying solutions in cloud service providers such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
  • Experience administering hyper-converged infrastructure and virtualization technology.
  • Familiarity with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework and control implementation.
  • Experience configuring, implementing, and using computer security and networking diagnostic and monitoring tools.
  • Ability to work rapidly with minimal supervision on projects.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Organizational, documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to gain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly, work at a computer for extended periods, and use hand/finger dexterity for computer work.
  • Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
  • Ability to participate in after-hours on-call duties.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance needed for employment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, expand, and maintain secure network architectures.
  • Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices within the engineering team.
  • Oversee the development and enforcement of network security policies and procedures.
  • Configure and maintain Azure and AWS environments.
  • Configure and maintain Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Desired Qualifications

  • IAT Level III certification, such as CISSP, CASP, or GCIH.
  • Professional industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, Cisco Certified Networking Professional, or CompTIA Security+, Network+, or Server+.
  • Experience engineering zero-trust networking solutions.
  • Expertise in Multiprotocol Label Switching wide-area networks, Software-Defined Wide Area Networking, and emerging networking technologies.
  • Experience in a containerized software ecosystem, including Docker, container deployment, Docker Swarm, and Docker security hardening for networking, monitoring, and logging.
  • Experience with scripting languages and tools such as Bash, Python, Perl, and PowerShell.
  • Experience working with developers, DevOps, and engineering teams to promote and implement the DevSecOps program throughout the organization.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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