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Overview
BlueWater Federal is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support the United States Space Force at Vandenberg Space Force Base in delivering mission-critical 24/7 operations for advanced space command and control systems. This exciting role involves real-time Tier 1 Help Desk services, network and infrastructure monitoring, and rapid response to operational incidents across classified environments.
You'll work with cutting-edge technology platforms like ATLAS and Kobayashi Maru, supporting national defense operations through agile, DevSecOps-driven processes.
Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 1 infrastructure support and network monitoring for Space C2 systems including ATLAS, WarpCore, and KM platforms.
- Monitor and maintain critical networking components (e.g., switches, firewalls, edge devices, last-mile connectivity) in both classified and unclassified environments.
- Perform infrastructure configuration management, ensuring all network configurations are documented, tracked, and controlled through Space C2 CMB processes.
- Execute preventive maintenance and identify, document, and replace obsolete or end-of-life equipment and software within the infrastructure boundary.
- Conduct real-time fault detection, fault isolation, and troubleshooting of hardware/network issues; escalate critical incidents according to approved procedures.
- Track and report on infrastructure health metrics including uptime, latency, throughput, and cost per incident using Government-approved dashboards and tools.
- Support the planning and execution of technical refreshes, coordinating with hardware/software vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in technical baseline reviews, configuration change boards (CMB), and cybersecurity assessments related to infrastructure assets.
- Document infrastructure change actions and outcomes in monthly CDRL A005 reports.
- Ensure 24/7 on-call response availability for urgent infrastructure events outside normal duty hours.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or infrastructure support roles.
- At least 2 years of direct experience supporting DoD or IC environments, including classified (TS/SCI) networks and platforms.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for SAP/SAR access.
- Proven experience with infrastructure lifecycle management, incident response, and system restoral procedures.
- Familiarity with enterprise IT ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow) and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, Microsoft Teams).
- Hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and maintaining firewalls, switches, VMs, and cloud-based hybrid environments.
- CompTIA Security+ CE
Preferred certifications:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Professional (CCNP)
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty or Azure Network Engineer Associate
- ITIL Foundation or ITIL v4 for service management alignment
- Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- DoD 8140.01 compliance-related credentials (e.g., CEH, CASP+, CISSP depending on role scope)
Salary range: 100-107K
BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or infrastructure support roles.
- At least 2 years of direct experience supporting DoD or IC environments, including classified (TS/SCI) networks and platforms.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for SAP/SAR access.
- Proven experience with infrastructure lifecycle management, incident response, and system restoral procedures.
- Familiarity with enterprise IT ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow) and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, Microsoft Teams).
- Hands-on experience configuring, monitoring, and maintaining firewalls, switches, VMs, and cloud-based hybrid environments.
- CompTIA Security+ CE
Preferred certifications:
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Professional (CCNP)
- VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty or Azure Network Engineer Associate
- ITIL Foundation or ITIL v4 for service management alignment
- Linux+ or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- DoD 8140.01 compliance-related credentials (e.g., CEH, CASP+, CISSP depending on role scope)
Salary range: 100-107K
BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 1 infrastructure support and network monitoring for Space C2 systems including ATLAS, WarpCore, and KM platforms.
- Monitor and maintain critical networking components (e.g., switches, firewalls, edge devices, last-mile connectivity) in both classified and unclassified environments.
- Perform infrastructure configuration management, ensuring all network configurations are documented, tracked, and controlled through Space C2 CMB processes.
- Execute preventive maintenance and identify, document, and replace obsolete or end-of-life equipment and software within the infrastructure boundary.
- Conduct real-time fault detection, fault isolation, and troubleshooting of hardware/network issues; escalate critical incidents according to approved procedures.
- Track and report on infrastructure health metrics including uptime, latency, throughput, and cost per incident using Government-approved dashboards and tools.
- Support the planning and execution of technical refreshes, coordinating with hardware/software vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in technical baseline reviews, configuration change boards (CMB), and cybersecurity assessments related to infrastructure assets.
- Document infrastructure change actions and outcomes in monthly CDRL A005 reports.
- Ensure 24/7 on-call response availability for urgent infrastructure events outside normal duty hours.
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