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# Network / Communications Engineer

- **Company:** MAG LLC
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,250.0 - $143,750.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** User Authentication, Border Gateway Protocol, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Mesh Networking, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Network Simulation, Diagnostic Tools, Transport Layer Security, Information Technology, SDN Network, Firewall Services Module, Open Network Automation Platform, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2839FC3FD00C473C9EF93FEF677183F0/job/

## About the Role

* 5+ years network engineering experience
 * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and multicast protocols
 * Experience with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, OLSR)
 * Hands-on experience with mesh networking technologies
 * Proficiency with network security (IPSec, VPNs, TLS)
 * Experience with software-defined networking (SDN/NFV)
 * Familiarity with RF communications and spectrum management
 * Understanding of satellite communications (VSAT, LEO constellations)
 * Experience with network simulation and modeling tools

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with military tactical networks
 * Knowledge of Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs)
 * Familiarity with cognitive radio and dynamic spectrum access
 * Experience with network automation tools and principles (e.g., Ansible, Python, Infrastructure-as-Code)
 * Familiarity with DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) or similar DoD/IC security hardening standards
 * Experience with TAK servers and Cursor on Target (CoT)
 * Understanding of CSfC requirements
 * Amateur radio license
 * Experience with underwater acoustic networks
 * CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Clearance:

 * Must be eligible for Secret security clearance
 * US Citizenship required

## Description

* Design and implement tactical mesh networks for DDIL environments
 * Develop multi-path routing protocols for resilient communications
 * Implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
 * Configure and optimize diverse communication channels (satellite, RF, cellular)
 * Design quality of service (QoS) for degraded network conditions
 * Implement store-and-forward architectures for intermittent connectivity
 * Develop network monitoring and diagnostic tools

Secondary Responsibilities

 * Implement network security controls (encryption, authentication, segmentation)
 * Design and configure firewall rules and intrusion detection
 * Perform network vulnerability assessments
 * Implement zero-trust network architectures
 * Support cybersecurity compliance requirements


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