Network Engineer - Computational Physics, Inc.

Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) is seeking a network engineer to support our customers at the United States Naval Observatory (USNO) in the deployment and maintenance of its new Precise Time and Astrometry Network.

The USNO is responsible for the production and dissemination of precise parameters concerning time, star positions, and the earth's rotation to the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community, other U.S. Government (USG) users such as NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as well as non-USG civilian and international users. Distribution of these parameters supports GPS navigation, among other applications, an important national and international function. A reliable, secure, maintainable and manageable USNO network is crucial to the production and dissemination of these data products.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide direct technical support to the Precise Time, Celestial Reference Frame, Earth Orientation, and Astronomical Applications Departments at USNO.
• Work with USNO Information Assurance staff to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Prepare and maintain associated documentation.

The position will be located at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Partial telework may be permitted in accordance with applicable Navy and Observatory guidance in effect at the time. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. CPI offers an excellent package of benefits.

Qualifications:

• Top Secret clearance required
• Five or more years of experience managing and configuring enterprise-levelnetworks.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
• Experience managing Cisco network infrastructure including ASA firewalls, VPNFirepower devices and Firepower Threat Defense.
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, routing and VLANs.
• Reviewing and identifying security vulnerabilities and applying remediation.
• Security+ certification or any DoD-accepted equivalent.
• Data center experience is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

CPI is an employee-owned company and an Equal Opportunity Employer

Computational Physics, Inc., Springfield, Virginia

www.cpi.com