Network Systems Engineer II - Lunar (Satellite Communications)

Location: Denver, Colorado, US, with flexible teleworking opportunities. Relocation assistance is available, and travel to Tromsø, Norway and remote US ground sites may be required.

Salary: $95,000–$125,000 annually

Company

hirify.global provides satellite ground station services, including telemetry, tracking and command and data acquisition for non-geostationary satellites.

What you will do

• Maintain and develop Denver network infrastructure serving US-based and international users.
• Monitor networks and implement cybersecurity measures to detect intrusions and mitigate compromises.
• Design and deploy segregated networks using VLANs, subnet segmentation, routers, switches, firewalls, and advanced routing.
• Support engineering teams with interconnections between ground equipment and operational satellite communication systems.
• Provide network connectivity and customer support for test events and worldwide ground sites.
• Collaborate with international network engineering teams to strengthen network standards against evolving threats.

Requirements

• US citizenship is required.
• Eligibility to maintain a US SECRET Clearance is required.
• At least five years of experience in network design and management.
• Experience with complex systems engineering, the OSI model, LAN/WAN systems, VLANs, subnet segmentation, VPN, SD-WAN, Cisco Secure FMC, and advanced routing.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows systems and configuring routers, switches, and firewalls from multiple vendors.
• Experience protecting US Department of Defense information, especially CUI, and using secure systems through jump hosts.

Nice to have

• Programming experience with Python.
• Familiarity with Ansible, AWX, GitLab, NetBox, and Visio or draw.io.
• Experience with satellite ground-system design and remote-site installation, including antennas, modems, timing, and amplifiers.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline, or relevant certifications and industry experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work across commercial, civil, and defense space applications.
• Flexible working environment with international collaboration.
• Four weeks of paid time off annually.
• $0 individual medical insurance with generous coverage.
• Fitness expense reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and international travel opportunities.