Network Protocol Engineer

Astrion is seeking a Network Protocol Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Primary Role

The Network Protocol Engineer will develop parsers processing different layers of the TCP/IP stack in the Linux environment.

Key Functions

• Network Protocol Analysis
• Create parsers to process TCP/IP suite of protocols
• Interact with technical team members from multiple organizations in a team environment
• Provide engineering level documentation to enable testing and reporting

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 5 years' experience in C/C++ programming
• 5 years' experience developing with the TCP/IP suite of protocols

Desired Education/Experience

• Master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 10 years' experience in C/C++ programming
• 10 years' experience developing with the TCP/IP suite of protocols

Clearance

• Only candidates who currently possess an active Top Secret / SCI clearance will be considered. Must have ability to get Special Access. Clearance must be at least 1 year away from next 5-year update. Applicants for positions which require DoD security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship.

Required Skills

• Strong programming skills.
• High degree of competence in C/C++, Bash.
• Develop using the Python language.
• Possess network troubleshooting skills.
• Deep understanding of the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
• Experience with Linux/Unix networking, including sockets API.
• Demonstrated ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment.
• Ability to communicate technical approaches and details within small project teams, including team interaction and presentations.
• Ability to capture technical approaches, designs, block diagrams, algorithms, and implementations in written and graphical form.

Desired Skills

• High degree of competence with Wireshark.
• Developing at the Linux Kernel level
• Experience with cloud computing and remote systems (REST-ful Architectures).
• Experience developing with Docker containers.
• Enthusiasm and interest in keeping up with trends/research in networking transports /protocols.
• Ability to approach classical problems with new ideas and innovation.

Travel

• This position will require overnight travel up to 10 percent of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to several weeks.

Salary

• $100,000-$150,000

Who we are

Astrion advances defense and civilian missions from aerospace to cyberspace with multi-domain test and analysis, mission engineering and operations, and advanced technologies. Our employees are the backbone of our success and deserve recognition and respect. Competitive salaries and benefits, a supportive corporate culture, and management who care about their team and their mission are just some of the ways we prioritize our employees. We provide a supportive environment that promotes work/life balance. Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and adoption reimbursements.