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Space Force - Senior Enterprise Services System Engineer (2 slots)

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Compensation
$70–80/hr
Location
Multiple U.S. locationsHybrid
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

The Systems Network Engineer will design and plan network systems, provide detailed architecture specifications, and advise on hardware and software selection and implementation. The role serves as a prime technical contact on contracts and projects and identifies opportunities to apply AI. The posting seeks extensive networking and space and ground mission experience, with U.S. citizenship required and a Secret clearance preferred at hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network Architecture, nice to haveNetwork Hardware and Software, nice to haveNetwork Interconnection, nice to haveCloud Architecture, nice to haveAWS, nice to haveAWS SC2S, nice to haveAWS GovCloud, nice to haveAWS Direct Connect, nice to haveAWS Transit Gateway, nice to haveHybrid-Cloud Architectures, nice to haveTerraform, nice to haveCloudFormation, nice to haveAnsible, nice to havePython, nice to haveInfrastructure as Code, nice to haveSDA, nice to havePWSA, nice to haveGMI, nice to haveSatellite Ground Systems, nice to haveMission Networks, nice to haveSpace Vehicle Integration, nice to haveIPv6, nice to haveIPv6 Transition Planning, nice to haveSpace and Ground Missions, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveInnovation, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveMentoring, nice to haveIndependent Judgment, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related STEM, nice to haveMaster's Degree, nice to haveBachelor's or Equivalent Experience, nice to have8+ Years Relevant Experience, nice to have6+ Years Relevant Experience, nice to have15+ Years Relevant Experience, nice to haveAWS Solutions Architect Certification, nice to haveAWS Advanced Networking Certification, nice to haveAWS Security Specialty Certification, nice to haveEquivalent Cloud Certification, nice to haveCisco CCNP, nice to haveJuniper JNCIP or JNCIE, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Space Force - Systems Network Engineer

Location: Scottsdale, AZ

Type: Contract

Compensation: $70.00- $80.00/hr

Work Model: Hybrid

Security Clearance: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Per Federal contract requirements U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Design and plan network systems by providing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.

  • Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.

  • Represent organization as prime technical contact on contracts and projects

  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field is required (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large networking systems

  • Technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, hubs, bridges and gateways, etc.

  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one discipline/field with a working knowledge in multiple adjacent disciplines/fields

  • Space and Ground Mission Experience

  • Strong ability to develop solutions to highly complex problems that require significant ingenuity, innovation and creativity

  • Space and Ground Mission Experience

  • AWS Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking, Security Specialty, or equivalent cloud certification

  • Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, Palo Alto, or comparable network/security certification.Experience with AWS SC2S, GovCloud, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, and hybrid-cloud architectures

  • Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Python, or other automation/IaC tools

  • Experience with SDA, PWSA, GMI, satellite ground systems, mission networks, or Space Vehicle Vendor integration.Experience with IPv6 design, implementation, and transition planning in enterprise or DoD environments

  • Ability to lead a team and mentor staff

  • Strong independent judgement

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,213 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–80/hr
  • US median$50–60/hr140 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $75/hr, is 36% above the US median midpoint ($55/hr) — in the top quarter of Network Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 81 open Network Engineer jobs in Arizona and 4,213 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,586 postings).
Education
1,114 of the 4,213 open Network Engineer jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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