Principal Network Engineer Job at ASRC Federal in Colorado Springs
ASRC Federal, Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Posted Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™
ASRC Federal System Solutions is seeking an Principal Network Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. This is to support the Wing Information and Communication Support (WICS 2) Contract Software Support requirement at Schriever SFB, CO.
Responsibilities
Provide network Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for Air Force Space Command's Space Digital Integrated Network (SDIN)
Responsible to design and engineer networks and perform long-term planning
Provide engineering studies, recommendations, and other reports as needed
Oversee device configuration design, testing, implementation and ongoing updates
Oversee circuit changes, route alterations, and other critical network functions
Train new staff and support staff development
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red SDIN, Black SDIN, and SONET networks
Provide troubleshooting assistance of T1's through OC-12c's on the CISCO SONET Network using CISCO Transport Controller and CISCO Transport Manager
Seek out opportunities to implement automation and other technologies to improve outcomes
Interact with customers for troubleshooting, and communicate progress to staff
Occasional travel as required
Support other contract functional areas and perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent experience, and eight to ten years of related experience
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Requires IAT Level 2 certification (E.g., COMPTIA Security+) immediately upon government mandate
Cisco/Juniper knowledge/experience, JNCIS-SP or JNCIS-ENT certification strongly preferred
Transport network experience strongly preferred
Serial and optical network experience preferred
SolarWinds Orion, CISCO Prime Optical, and Juniper CTP View experience a plus
Experience with scalable network device management and automation technologies a plus
Project management and scheduling duties
Benefits
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are atop veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™
ASRC Federal System Solutions is seeking an Principal Network Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. This is to support the Wing Information and Communication Support (WICS 2) Contract Software Support requirement at Schriever SFB, CO.
Responsibilities
Provide network Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for Air Force Space Command's Space Digital Integrated Network (SDIN)
Responsible to design and engineer networks and perform long-term planning
Provide engineering studies, recommendations, and other reports as needed
Oversee device configuration design, testing, implementation and ongoing updates
Oversee circuit changes, route alterations, and other critical network functions
Train new staff and support staff development
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red SDIN, Black SDIN, and SONET networks
Provide troubleshooting assistance of T1's through OC-12c's on the CISCO SONET Network using CISCO Transport Controller and CISCO Transport Manager
Seek out opportunities to implement automation and other technologies to improve outcomes
Interact with customers for troubleshooting, and communicate progress to staff
Occasional travel as required
Support other contract functional areas and perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (in Computer Science or related field) or equivalent experience, and eight to ten years of related experience
Requires an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Requires IAT Level 2 certification (E.g., COMPTIA Security+) immediately upon government mandate
Cisco/Juniper knowledge/experience, JNCIS-SP or JNCIS-ENT certification strongly preferred
Transport network experience strongly preferred
Serial and optical network experience preferred
SolarWinds Orion, CISCO Prime Optical, and Juniper CTP View experience a plus
Experience with scalable network device management and automation technologies a plus
Project management and scheduling duties
Benefits
We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
EEO Statement
ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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