Senior Network / Communications Engineer

Global C2 Integration Technologies (GC2IT) is seeking a Senior Network / Communications Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain secure global communications networks supporting cloud-hosted and field-deployed mission systems.

This role supports AWS cloud networking, hybrid infrastructure, OCONUS connectivity solutions, and austere environment communications supporting mission-critical operational environments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience with AWS networking, VSAT systems, terrestrial networking technologies, and operational troubleshooting in globally distributed environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop communications architectures supporting operational requirements.
• Configure and install routers, switches, firewalls, VSAT systems, and related network infrastructure.
• Support AWS networking environments including VPCs, Transit Gateway, VPNs, and cloud security controls.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code networking deployments using Terraform.
• Coordinate with telecommunications and ISP providers to support operational connectivity.
• Monitor network performance and support troubleshooting activities using NOC tools.
• Develop engineering standards, network baselines, and security configurations.
• Produce engineering documentation including logical and physical network diagrams.
• Support OCONUS deployments, site surveys, installations, and restoration activities.
• Provide training and operational guidance related to network operations and cybersecurity best practices.

Do you have experience in VSAT?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

• Additional relevant experience may substitute for formal education requirements.
• Minimum 10 years of network engineering or communications engineering experience.
• Strong AWS networking and hybrid cloud experience.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code networking deployments.
• Experience with VSAT, line-of-sight, and terrestrial communications systems.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, routing, switching, and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience troubleshooting operational network environments.
• Strong documentation and engineering communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 40%., * Experience supporting austere or deployed operational environments.
• Familiarity with Cisco routing and switching platforms.
• Experience supporting operational cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience training personnel on network operations and communications systems.
• Familiarity with conflict-zone or developing-country network operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.