About the job
Join SciTec, a pioneering subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, as we advance technologies that bolster U.S. National Security and Defense. With a rich history spanning over 45 years, we have empowered the Department of Defense by innovating remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques that provide unparalleled data exploitation capabilities for missile defense, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, space domain awareness, and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: All employees at SciTec must be U.S. citizens due to our exclusive work on U.S. government contracts. We do not provide sponsorship for work visas of any kind. U.S. citizenship is also necessary to obtain and retain a security clearance. Candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
We are currently seeking a skilled Network Architect to join our Boulder, CO team. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in network engineering, a hands-on approach to resolving complex network challenges, a collaborative mindset, and a proven track record of mentoring junior members. You should demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, a strong commitment to security and data protection, and a customer-centric focus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement high-performance, secure data center networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN) as part of product and corporate infrastructure teams.
- Configure and install routers and other network devices.
- Monitor critical network indicators (e.g., performance, device health, integrity).
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues escalated from lower service desk tiers across deployed, cloud, and local infrastructures.
- Automate tasks and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Provide mentorship on technical issues to team members.
- Develop, oversee, and test security measures (e.g., access authentication, disaster recovery).
- Collaborate with users to design optimal solutions.
- Architect and implement solutions to enhance network performance, capacity, and scalability.
- Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of relevant experience as a Network Engineer or Network Administrator.
- Expertise in data center network architecture and design, particularly with spine-leaf topology.
- CCIE (Data Center) or CCNP certification preferred; CCIE highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of network security principles including monitoring, hardening, threat modeling, and access control models.
- Thorough understanding of communication protocols, especially TCP/IP, and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
- Experience...