Senior Boundary Engineer - Onsite Defense Network Lead

Veteran Firm Seeking a Senior Boundary Engineer for an Onsite Assignment in Colorado Springs, CO or Huntsville, AL.My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and IT Staffing.One of our newest clients is looking to fill a Senior Boundary Engineer role at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.The ideal candidate holds an active DoD Secret Clearance and a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, backed by a minimum of 10 years of general experience and 5 years of direct boundary engineering experience. Technically, the candidate must possess hands-on expertise operating F5 load balancers and Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), alongside a strong proficiency in core network routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).If you're interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.Thanks,www.hruckus.comExecutive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking a Senior Boundary Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This mission-critical role focuses on the design, implementation, and rigorous security of enterprise boundary and perimeter network infrastructure supporting national defense operations.Position Responsibilities:Infrastructure Design & Maintenance: Design, implement, and maintain network perimeter infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and edge network devices.Routing Protocol Management: Configure, manage, and troubleshoot advanced network routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).Firewall Operations: Plan, architect, configure, and maintain scalable firewall infrastructure.Performance Monitoring: Monitor network performance telemetry and identify architectural improvements at the network edge.Incident Resolution: Troubleshoot sophisticated network anomalies and provide rapid resolution for perimeter device faults.Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce rigorous network security policies, manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and ensure strict compliance with federal and industry standards.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with extended IT engineering teams to support secure business applications and services.Technical Documentation: Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation for all network configurations, edge policies, and operating procedures.Required Skills:Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experienceMay be reduced with completion of advanced educationMust have 5, or more, years of directly related experienceMust have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership roleMust have direct experience with the F5 load balancerMust have direct experience with the Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)Must have direct experience operating Web ProxysMust have working experience AND an understanding of the OSI model and IP protocol stackMust have experience working with network switching and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) as they pertain to Netscalers, Cisco, Citrix, and FirepowerMust have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, etc.)Must have an active DoD Secret Security ClearanceDesired Skills:Have experience in assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cybersecurity complianceHave experience working within the National Industrial Security Procedures and Operations Manual (NISPOM)Be familiar with Isolated Network security best practicesHave a current CISSP certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level III CertificationBe proficient in Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the Joint (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG)Have experience working in a Zero Trust EnvironmentDetails:Job Title: Senior Boundary EngineerLocation: Schriever AFB (Colorado Springs, CO) or Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL)Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret ClearanceAssignment Type: Full-time, OnsiteTravel: Up to 10% travelSalary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year with benefits(Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off, opportunities to make a difference while advancing your career, and many more)J-18808-Ljbffr