Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Network Engineer Mid-Level | $145,000-$188,000| Boulder, CO | Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred) Power the infrastructure that secures the nation. Join Caribou Thunder and support classified network systems that matter. A Day in the Life – What You’ll Do • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Juniper and Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls in multi-site classified environments • Support system administrators with secure network integration and deployment for new site installations • Design and implement LAN/WAN architectures for the NextGen GEO Operations & Sustainment program • Build, configure, and maintain rack-mounted systems, servers, and workstations • Collaborate with hardware, software, and cybersecurity teams to keep complex classified networks running at peak performance • Maintain system documentation and network architecture diagrams using tools like Visio • Operate on a 9/80 schedule at the Spine Rd location in Boulder, CO Is This You? • Active Secret clearance required, TS/SCI preferred or ability to obtain • Ability to obtain CompTIA Security certification • Level E1 - Bachelor’s Degree 20 years OR Master’s degree 18 years in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • Level E2 - Bachelor’s Degree 14 years OR Master’s degree 12 years in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • Detail-oriented, collaborative, proactive troubleshooter with strong documentation and communication skills Core Skills Network Engineering: Juniper, Cisco (routers, switches, firewalls), LAN/WAN architecture, DNS, encryption products System Administration Support: Linux (RHEL), workstation/server setup, rack-mounted systems, secure DoD environments Compliance & Security: STIG, RMF compliance, system accreditation, classified network operations Tools & Automation: Ansible automation (network and Linux), VMware virtualization, Visio network diagramming Preferred Qualifications • Industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP) • Experience with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) space systems • Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools • Understanding of DoD secure system implementation standards and practices If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk. Apply today and help build the backbone of secure space-based mission systems. Who is Caribou Thunder? Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in software engineering, cybersecurity, systems integration, and satellite communications. Why Caribou Thunder? • Mission-Critical Work: Your expertise supports real-time space operations and classified systems • Clearance-Ready Projects: TS/SCI-eligible roles with long-term stability and growth potential • High-Impact Teams: Collaborate across hardware, software, and secure networking domains • Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a 9/80 schedule while working on innovative defense technologies

Location: Boulder, Colorado, US

Posted Date: 8/22/2025