Network Engineer

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# Network Engineer > Paragon Cyber Solutions · Colorado Springs, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-13 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** W2 ## Description Paragon Cyber Solutions is a woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned cybersecurity and IT services firm that supports government and commercial clients with compliance, cyber defense, and mission-focused technology solutions. Our team takes pride in solving complex technical challenges and delivering innovative, customer-focused outcomes. We are seeking a Network Engineer to join a bright, talented, and dedicated team working on critical infrastructure and security-focused environments. In this role, you will help design, develop, modify, evaluate, and implement hardware and network solutions while contributing technical leadership across multidisciplinary efforts. ### Responsibilities - Provide leadership and guidance to IT personnel, including mentoring, development, and training. - Serve as a subject matter expert and support the IT network environment across servers, clients, routers, virtual private networks, switches, and firewall devices. - Troubleshoot complex application, system, and network issues, including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency concerns. - Plan and execute the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of network equipment. - Define IT policies and procedures and provide management with status reporting on network health, availability, and trends. - Maintain network performance through monitoring, analysis, and tuning. - Analyze IT systems and prepare supporting documentation related to performance, stability, interoperability, and lifecycle considerations. - Assist in the development, implementation, and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations, and CONOPS change recommendations. - Secure the IT network through access controls, monitoring, evaluation, and documentation aligned with applicable standards. - Participate in the design and development of integrated solutions that meet customer requirements. ## Requirements **Required Experience** - Minimum 4+ years of experience in a related network engineering or IT infrastructure field. - Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches. - Knowledge of Internet Protocols, communication protocols, and data and network security. - Strong understanding of federal government security requirements, including FISMA and NIST guidelines. - Experience supporting government customers. **Additional Eligibility Qualifications** - Must possess current active TS/SCI clearance. - Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II certification; relevant network certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or JNCIE are a plus. - Must be eligible to work in the United States. - The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements. ## Benefits - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision). - Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching). - Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Public Holidays. - Short and Long-Term Disability. - Healthy Work-Life Balance. - Training & Development. **Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?** You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it. As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi-tasking and prefers working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business. _**A Model of Excellence**_ _That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members._ Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further! We are a minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, HUBZone certified Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations. ## Apply [Apply at Paragon Cyber Solutions](https://apply.workable.com/paragoncybersolutions/j/F9AC9EF136/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)