Network Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Job Description

Network Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Elite Tiger Team

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Clearance Required: Active Secret at the time of application

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Salary: Estimated range: $130,000–$150,000 DOE

Application Deadline: Midnight, Monday, August 4, 2025

Position Summary:

OSAAVA Services is seeking a Network Infrastructure SME to join its Elite Tiger Team, a high-impact engineering unit supporting the IRES (Integrated Research & Development for Enterprise Services) contract. This role involves leading the architecture, modernization, and troubleshooting of secure, enterprise-scale network systems within classified DoD environments. You will work closely with multidisciplinary experts to solve urgent infrastructure challenges critical to operational readiness and national defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior technical advisor on enterprise network infrastructure and secure communications.

• Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud network architectures.

• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting and root cause analysis on Tier III/IV network incidents in mission-critical environments.

• Collaborate with cyber, systems, and cloud SMEs within the Tiger Team on integrated solutions.

• Guide government stakeholders on modernization initiatives, technology evaluations, and capacity planning.

• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and incident response documentation.

• Contribute to Tiger Team engineering assessments, post-mission reviews, and rapid response efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance (must be valid at time of application).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in enterprise network architecture, design, and operations.

• Expert-level knowledge of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), VLANs, and subnetting.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent platforms, including complex configurations and diagnostics.

• Deep knowledge of firewall/VPN/IDS-IPS technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco ASA).

• Familiarity with RMF, DISA STIGs, and DoD network security/hardening standards.

• Strong ability to independently manage tasks under high-pressure, high-priority operational conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent advanced credentials.

• Experience with Zero Trust architecture, IPv6 deployment, and cloud network integration (AWS, Azure).

• Proficiency in automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform) and monitoring platforms (e.g., SolarWinds, NetScout).

• Prior support to DoD Tiger Teams, rapid engineering response teams, or classified contingency environments is highly desirable.

About OSAAVA Services:

OSAAVA Services is a Cybersecurity and IT Services company specializing in defense, enterprise transformation, and cyber resilience. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) dedicated to advancing mission outcomes through elite technical expertise and operational precision. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively support veterans and individuals with disabilities.

For accommodation requests, contact: recruiting@osaavaservices.com

Company DescriptionCyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.

Company Description

Cyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.