Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This position supports the planning, deployment, operation, and modernization of secure network infrastructures that enable Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) operations. The role focuses on designing, integrating, and maintaining tactical and enterprise network systems while ensuring performance, security, and compliance in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and expand network infrastructure to support new initiatives and evolving operational requirements

Modernize network architectures while maintaining secure and resilient operations

Troubleshoot network issues including traffic congestion, infrastructure upgrades, and performance degradation

Develop network documentation, diagrams, blueprints, and technical guides

Deploy, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual network hardware (routers, switches, monitoring tools)

Integrate multiple network transport systems to support wide-area connectivity, including satellite, radio frequency, troposcatter, line-of-sight, and tactical fiber solutions

Install hardware and software, create system backups, and monitor network performance

Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot virtual infrastructure environments and administrator workstations

Deploy and maintain network services such as domain controllers, DNS, and messaging services

Design, deploy, and support Wi-Fi and wireless networking solutions for tactical environments

Provide expertise in software-defined networking technologies including SD-WAN, NAC, segmentation, and secure campus networking

Perform cybersecurity hardening and continuous monitoring of network infrastructures (STIGs, patching, vulnerability scanning)

Manage and maintain security configurations based on operational requirements

Required Qualifications

Active Secret security clearance

Advanced network training with at least 4 years of demonstrated network engineering experience

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD IAT Level II certification

Demonstrated experience with TCP / IP analysis and packet-level troubleshooting

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Experience with system administration on Windows and / or Linux platforms

Experience with VMware virtualization technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Packet analysis certifications (e.g., Wireshark Certified Network Analyst or equivalent)

Advanced Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCDP – Route / Switch)

VMware Certified Associate or specialty certifications

Network operating system certifications (Windows Server, Linux, or similar)

Experience with network monitoring tools and performance analysis platforms

Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Perl, Bash, or similar)

Experience supporting Department of Defense tactical wide-area networks using RF and satellite transmission systems

Experience with network instrumentation, in-band / out-of-band data collection, and analysis services

Experience designing or implementing modeling and simulation test tools