Senior Network Engineer - 3455

Ready to launch your career?  Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space!  RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets!  We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.  

As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule after the initial training period is complete.  Tasks for this position must be performed largely on-site but may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule for later assignments.  

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with internal project team and vendors to design and implement network environments for the Western Range. 
• Develop process and procedures for administering and supporting new network environments. 
• Design, build, configure and maintain network environment including routers, switches, physical firewalls, virtual firewalls, load balancers, network security devices and other network equipment.  
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors performing installations and configurations 
• Provide hands on support for network environment. 
• Design, develop and test integrated network solutions.
• Facilitate the engineering process by preparing and conducting analyses of engineering data utilizing common and custom tools.
• Develop documentation, processes, and procedures to facilitate the delivery of engineering products.
• Conduct vendor analyses and procurement specifications.
• Analyze, prepare, and package engineering data for reports and presentations.
• Present the results of analyses to management and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate to management and customers
• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members
• Organizational skills to balance and prioritize work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, math orother STEM-related field
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an engineering, data analysis, or other networking related discipline
• Experience with the engineering development process, preferably in an engineering related field
• Experience working with computer hardware, operating system software, and desktop applications with a specific concentration in one or more areas

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (200-301 CCNA) or ability to obtain within (6) months of hire date
• CompTIA Security+ 
• Must be willing to travel 10% of time (to Pillar Point, CA)
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth.   Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment. 

The salary range for this role is $83,200 to $128,000; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.