Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO

Full Time

Entry Level

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking a Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of secure voice and data communications systems supporting the Defense Red Switch Network. The DRSN Engineer will ensure system availability, security compliance, and operational excellence in support of mission-critical communications.

What You’ll Be Doing

Maintain secure voice and data communications systems, equipment, and circuits supporting the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)
Perform routine installations, periodic maintenance, and demand maintenance for DRSN systems
Provide technical expertise to ensure telecommunications programs meet functional requirements, security standards, compatibility, and compliance with government and industry standards
Document and report daily status of assigned responsibilities
Perform organization-level scheduled, unscheduled, preventive, and corrective maintenance for DRSN hardware, software, firmware, and OEM equipment
Operate, administer, and maintain all DRSN hardware and software components
Perform database management of DRSN switches including database modifications, report creation, backups, documentation, and audits
Develop and maintain operational status reports and Master Station Logs
Perform periodic rekey of cryptographic equipment
Monitor and analyze CCSS system performance and resolve issues as needed
Maintain accurate equipment inventories and update equipment databases
Ensure trouble tickets are properly documented and resolved in accordance with customer repair requirements
Respond to service requests in a timely and professional manner
Utilize incident management tools to document outages, degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions throughout the incident lifecycle

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

Must have 2, or more, years of directly related Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) experience
Must have technical experience with DRSN nodal maintenance and secure communications instruments including STE, vIPer, VoSIP, IST-2, TXP, and DMCC
Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)
Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Desired Requirements:

Have Red Switch certificate of training or 4 years of Red Switch experience
Be certified for Command and Control Switching Systems (CCSS) operation and maintenance through Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC)
Have hands-on experience engineering and troubleshooting DRSN and DSS networks
Have experience developing Local Service Requests (LSRs), Change Requests, circuit diagrams, and line button layout sheets
Have strong knowledge of encryption hardware used in DRSN and DSS networks
Have experience supporting operational networks, tech-control environments, crypto maintenance, COMSEC, or systems administration
Have a current CISSP certification

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
You’ll support secure, mission-critical communications that directly enable national defense operations.

We offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

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