Space Force - Network Design Engineering Support

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Space Force – Network Design Engineering Support position that just opened in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will provide enterprise-level network design and engineering support for Space Force satellite ground systems within a classified, mission-driven environment. You will be part of a cross-functional engineering team responsible for the design, implementation, sustainment, and documentation of secure, high-performance network architectures supporting national security objectives.
To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience), along with extensive experience supporting enterprise and mission-critical network environments. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work performed within secure facilities.

Location: Scottsdale, AZ (On-site)
Position: Space Force – Network Design Engineering Support
Contract: 12 – 24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $80.57/hour
Schedule: First / Second Shift

In this role, you will use your technical and interpersonal skills to:

• Support enterprise and high-speed network design and topology development
• Contribute to secure, scalable network architectures supporting Space Force missions
• Collaborate with systems, software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure engineering teams
• Provide technical expertise across network operations, sustainment, and modernization efforts

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network architectures and topologies
• Support high-speed network design, deployment, and sustainment
• Maintain network environments utilizing:
  • Linux IDM and Windows Server systems for DNS and account management
  • Juniper firewalls
  • Arista switches
  • NAS/SAN storage solutions
• Support multicast implementations and routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and related technologies
• Perform vulnerability scanning, system hardening, and remediation of security findings
• Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation for network, system, and operational configurations
• Support virtualized environments using VMware vSphere and virtual machines
• Work with Red Hat Linux operating systems in secure environments

• Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related technical field
  • Equivalent experience (4 years of relevant job-related experience) may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 8 years of additional relevant experience
  OR
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant job-related experience

• Strong background in enterprise network design and implementation
• Experience supporting classified or mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with modern network security practices and compliance requirements
• Strong written communication skills with experience producing technical documentation
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional engineering teams

• Creative, analytical thinker with experience supporting complex system lifecycles
• Collaborative team player who provides technical leadership and mentorship
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to gain stakeholder buy-in
• Experience balancing technical constraints with customer requirements to deliver effective solutions
• Commitment to continuous professional and technical development

• Applicants may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation
• Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site at the Scottsdale, AZ facility.

About our client:
Our client is a mission critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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