Sr. Service Provider Network Engineer

Iron Bow Technologies is for people who believe trust is paramount , transformation is embraced , and the future is here , because "What we do matters !" We are a next generation solutions provider, delivering mission success across government, healthcare, and commercial industries. Iron Bow relies on our passionate people , long standing partnerships , and strategic thinking to solve your most critical challenges. Whether we team with clients, colleagues, or partners, we put each other first. It’s The Iron Bow Way. THE OPPORTUNITY Iron Bow is seeking an Sr. Service Provider Network Engineer to provide technical leadership, subject matter expertise, and engineering oversight supporting Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) A6. This position plays a critical role in the operation, optimization, and expansion of the PACAF BlackCore network, leveraging advanced Cisco SRv6 and Crosswork technologies to support mission-critical communications across the Pacific Area of Responsibility (AOR). The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise networking, WAN technologies, network security, and DoD cybersecurity requirements while serving as a trusted technical advisor to government stakeholders and senior leaders. HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT • Provide engineering oversight and operational support for the PACAF BlackCore SRv6 network environment. • Design, implement, optimize, and maintain Cisco SRv6 and Crosswork solutions supporting mission-critical operations. • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of SRv6 configurations, network policies, standards, and operational procedures. • Deliver technical training and knowledge transfer to PACAF personnel. • Support ongoing maintenance, modernization, and expansion of the BlackCore network infrastructure. • Serve as the technical lead during network incidents, troubleshooting efforts, and service restoration activities. • Monitor network performance and optimize configurations for bandwidth utilization, application-aware routing, resiliency, and failover capabilities. • Provide advanced troubleshooting for connectivity, performance, security, and routing issues within SRv6 environments. • Assist the Government with Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) documentation. • Develop, review, and maintain RMF deliverables, including: • System Security Plans (SSPs) • Ports, Protocols, and Services Management (PPSM) documentation • Control validation artifacts • STIG compliance documentation • Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) • System Topology Documentation • Collect and develop A&A artifacts in accordance with Authorizing Official (AO) requirements. • Provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies and follow-on corrective actions. • Support network architecture planning and implementation efforts across PACAF Main Operating Bases (MOBs) and Geographically Separated Units (GSUs). • Prepare and deliver technical briefings to government leadership, technical teams, and non-technical stakeholders. • Collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and government teams to ensure successful mission execution. SKILLS THAT DRIVE SUCCESS • Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance. • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience supporting Cisco SRv6 solutions. • Strong understanding of Air Force Cyber architecture and PACAF organizational structures, including MOBs and GSUs. • Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF processes, ATO packages, and compliance activities. • Experience collecting, developing, and maintaining Accreditation & Authorization (A&A) artifacts. • Advanced understanding of enterprise networking concepts and architectures. • Professional-level proficiency