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Network Engineer E2 - Boulder CO
Job Description: ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.Final Clearance for the Role TS/SCI Shift 1 Relocation Possible Level Of Experience Experienced Professional Clearance Required to Start Secret Telework Employee will work Onsite Full Time Functional Area Ent Engineering Executive Staff FT/PT/Casual FullTime Business Area Space Salary Range $79,300.00 - $147,300.00 Standard Job Description WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.
LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
THE WORK Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented level 2 Network Engineer with a Secret clearance to work from our Boulder, CO location.
Join a team where your network expertise will keep the sensors that watch the sky running flawlessly, give our warfighters the split‑second advantage they need, and help keep the world safe.
SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations form the backbone of the United States’ missile‑warning architecture. By delivering near‑real‑time, high‑confidence detection of ballistic missile launches and other hostile trajectories, these systems provide life‑saving early warning for the warfighter, enable rapid decision‑making, and support cueing of defensive interceptors and command‑and‑control assets.
The Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Infrastructure Team is seeking a Network Engineer to design, build, and sustain the ground‑station platform that supports both SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations. In this role you will work closely with software, security, and mission engineers to deliver ultra‑reliable, secure, and scalable ground‑systems that enable continuous infrared surveillance and missile‑warning capabilities for legacy and next‑generation satellite constellations.
Standard Job Description
Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
WHY JOIN US Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization. Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within LM, with access to world-class training and development programs. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success. Competitive Benefits: LM employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Basic Qualifications • Design, build, test and troubleshoot network systems • Active Final Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI • A fast learner who as had ability to work in a team setting, in addition to the ability to receive taskings from the team and drive to completion independently • Foundational Understanding of: - Routing and switching protocols - TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS - Firewall policies - Network administration - Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switching platforms - Network maintenance and troubleshooting tools including but not limited to Wireshark, Splunk, Infoblox NetMRI • Familiar with DISA STIG checklist and hardening Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches • Create Change management tickets and tracking • Jira and Confluence experience
Desired Skills • Experience operating within Red Hat based environments • Experience with TACLANE configuration • Experience with Cisco NextGen Firewalls • Experience with ISE (TACACS+) • Experience ACI administration/maintenance • Experience with F5 and Juniper (legacy equipment) • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice • Current active clearance (TS/SCI)
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GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $88100.00 - $163700.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): :$79300.00 - $147300.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$70500.00 - $130900.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$63400.00 - $117800.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.