Journeyman Network Engineer

As the SME, Network Engineering, you will shape the tactical and enterprise networking underpinnings of Major Release 2 (FY 25-27)-orchestrating SATCOM, SDR, cross-domain solutions, and software-defined networking that connect airborne platforms to the Digital Infrastructure (DI) and the broader DAF BATTLE NETWORK., * Architect & Design: Lead creation of the PG network reference architecture spanning Nomad hardware, Smith software builds, and Watch node-management elements. Define routing schemas (BGP/OSPF/IS-IS), QoS policies, IPSec/crypto overlays, and multi-level security / cross-domain data-flow rulesets that comply with NSA and DISA STIG requirements. Produce SysML/CAMEO artifacts feeding the government-owned digital thread.

• Integration & Lab Leadership: Specify and configure routers, switches, firewalls, SATCOM modems, and SDRs inside the Integration SIL; drive interface-control documentation (ICDs) for airborne PIMs. Develop automated test harnesses (IXIA/TestCenter, Spirent, Ansible) to validate throughput, latency, packet-loss, and IA posture before DT/OT.
• DevSecOps & Cyber Hygiene: Embed network-security controls into the PG DevSecOps pipeline; champion zero-trust principles and continuous ATO artifacts (RMF eMASS packages, ACAS/SCAP scans). Guide implementation of Software Defined Networking (SD-WAN, OpenFlow, or comparable) for dynamic airborne/ground path selection.
• Fielding & Operations: Partner with platform SPOs and flight-test organizations to translate lab configs into flight-worthy builds; draft Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT) and airworthiness network annexes. Support Watch help-desk playbooks, operational runbooks, and remote monitoring dashboards (Elastic, Grafana, Prometheus).
• Leadership & Mentoring: Serve as the chief technical adviser to Government IPT leads; brief network readiness, risk, and performance metrics at program reviews. Mentor mid-level engineers and ensure knowledge transfer to Government personnel.

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Deep expertise in routing/switching (Layer 2/3), SATCOM backhaul, RF/mesh networking, and transport enclaves in contested or bandwidth-limited environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) and 8 years of experience designing, integrating, and securing DoD or IC mission-critical IP networks.
• Demonstrated experience with cross-domain solutions, NSA Type-1 crypto, and multi-level security architectures.
• Hands-on with network test/validation tools and scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)

Preferred or Nice-to-have Skills

• CCNP/CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level certification
• Prior work on CJADC2, ABMS, OMS/UCI, tactical data links (Link-16/22, TTNT), or airborne networking programs
• Familiarity with containerized networking (CNI plugins, Service Mesh) and classified DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One, Iron Bank)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification
• Experience shepherding RMF packages through eMASS to full ATO

Years of Experience: 8 years

Industry Experience: DoD or IC mission-critical IP networks, with a focus on airborne networking and SATCOM.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)