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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Network Communications Engineer - EADGE-T EXPAT UAE - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** King of Prussia, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, User Authentication, Border Gateway Protocol, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Complex Networks, CompTIA Network+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Hypervisor, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv4, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Pcap, Netconf, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Interface, Network Monitoring, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open VSwitch, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, ArcSight SIEM Tool, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Simple Network Management Protocols, Software Requirements Analysis, Syslog, TCP/IP, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Network Routers, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, In-Plane Switching (IPS), System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Performance Monitor, SAP Ariba, Routing & Switching, Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Splunk, Cisco, Network Optimization, Vmware, Microservices - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27860471/Staff-Network-Communications-Engineer-Eadge-T-Expat-Uae-Pennsylvania-King-Prussia-1301 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Network Communications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Cyber Security - 5+ years of hands on network engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior/lead capacity on complex, high availability networks. Certifications: - Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE (Routing & Switching or Data Center) or Juniper JNCIA (preferred)/JNCIP/JNCIE, Arista EOS, etc.). - CompTIA Network+, Security+ Knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4, VLAN tagging, RSTP, LAG, VTEP, BGP, OSPF, GRE, MPLS, TLS, IPsec, MACsec. Proficiency with network hardware (Juniper (preferred), Cisco, Palo Alto, DELL, Arista Strong scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform). - Familiarity with network logging tools (ArcSight, Splunk, other Syslog tools) - Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IDS/IPS, VPNs, PKI, stateful/stateless firewall with ALG, and symmetric/asymmetric encryption methods, cryptographic hash functions and familiarity of NSA CSFC capabilities & algorithms - Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities; leadership and mentorship aptitude. - Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance Desired Skills: - 5 years of experience in Network Communications as a network device SME - Experience with Juniper EX, QFX, SRX, and MX products Network Management: Juniper Apstra, Mist, Ansible (configuration deployment), Syslog, NTPv4, NETConf, SNMPv2/v3 - Virtual Hypervisor & Micro Services: VMWare VCF (understanding of vSwitch and vSAN, VM interfaces), K8 (understanding of Kubernetes and containers' network interfaces and ports) - Experience with high capacity fiber optics MMF and SM i.e. 10/25/40/100 Gbps data rates Wireshark/PCAP and/or TCPDUMP/LIBPCAP packet analysis - Network Monitoring tools. Must have experience with SNMP v2c/v3 Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. ## Description Working alongside an international customer, you'll help develop and deploy secure communications infrastructure supporting one of Lockheed Martin's premier international defense programs., As a Staff Network Communications Engineer, you'll lead the design, integration, security, and optimization of high-performance communications networks supporting mission-critical air and missile defense operations. Working across systems, software, cybersecurity, hardware, and integration teams, you'll develop resilient network architectures, guide technical implementation, mentor engineers, and help ensure secure, reliable communications across multiple security domains. PLEASE NOTE * This position requires a government security clearance at the Secret level; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. * This position is a full-time expatriate assignment based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is 100% onsite. * This position may require travel to customer locations throughout the UAE and occasional support for overnight or weekend integration and test activities., * Lead the design and development of secure network architectures by translating system requirements into scalable, resilient, and mission-ready network solutions. * Develop network infrastructure strategies, including LAN/WAN architecture, firewall policies, IP addressing, Quality of Service (QoS), encryption, authentication, and network monitoring. * Lead the integration of routers, switches, firewalls, and supporting infrastructure while ensuring compliance with applicable DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). * Optimize network performance through capacity planning, traffic engineering, latency analysis, proactive monitoring, and resolution of complex network issues. * Implement cybersecurity best practices, including Zero Trust principles, NIST 800-53 controls, firewall management, and secure communications across multiple security domains. * Drive network automation and configuration management using technologies such as Ansible, Python, SNMP, NETCONF, CLI tools, and scripting to improve deployment consistency and operational efficiency. * Develop technical documentation, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership throughout the network design, integration, and deployment lifecycle. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)