Forward Deployed Network Engineer
Network Engineer | Colorado Springs, CO | Active Top Secret clearance required
We are partnering with a fast-growing cybersecurity and network intelligence company supporting mission-critical government and defense environments. Their platform provides advanced network visibility, observability, and cyber resilience capabilities across complex infrastructure environments.
They are seeking a highly versatile Network Engineer to support secure systems, infrastructure deployments, and operational troubleshooting across both customer and internal environments. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, secure infrastructure operations, and solving complex systems problems in fast-paced environments.
Role Overview
This role combines elements of:
- Network engineering
- Linux systems administration
- Infrastructure support
- Hardware deployment
- Customer-facing technical troubleshooting
The ideal candidate is a strong technical generalist who can work across servers, switches, Linux environments, and secure infrastructure while supporting deployments and maintaining operational uptime.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and troubleshoot hardware and software systems across secure infrastructure environments
- Install, configure, and maintain servers, switches, and network hardware
- Troubleshoot Linux-based systems and diagnose infrastructure issues
- Perform software updates, patching, and system optimization activities
- Monitor system health, logs, and operational performance to maintain uptime and reliability
- Support deployments and maintenance activities within secure facilities
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to relay customer issues, bugs, and improvement opportunities
- Maintain technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures
- Provide cross-functional infrastructure and operational support across multiple environments
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance
- 3–5+ years of experience in:
- Network engineering
- Systems administration
- Technical infrastructure support
- Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
- Experience supporting:
- Servers
- Network switches
- Infrastructure hardware
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, system security, and troubleshooting methodologies
- Experience with system monitoring, diagnostics, patching, and upgrades
- Comfortable working in secure/government facility environments
- Ability to work independently in fast-moving operational settings
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting secure or high-availability environments
- Familiarity with monitoring tools, logging systems, and ticketing platforms
- Relevant certifications such as:
- CompTIA Network+
- CCNA
- RHCSA
- Other Linux/System Administration certifications
Additional Information
- Full-time opportunity
- Hands-on infrastructure role with both operational and customer-facing responsibilities
- Physical requirements include lifting/installing hardware and working within secure facilities
- Comprehensive benefits package included (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)