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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Aviation Inc - **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Live Virtual and Constructive, Network Architecture, Network Control, Network Monitoring, Network Segmentation, Performance Tuning, Distributed Simulation, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Routers, Load Balancing, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Real Time Data, Firewall Services Module - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17553467?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17553467%2FNetwork-Engineer-Virginia-Virginia-Beach ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field and a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructures. * Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems within enterprise or Department of Defense (DoD) environments. * Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks, including implementing network segmentation, boundary defense solutions, firewall rule management, and secure remote connectivity. * Working knowledge of network monitoring, performance optimization, and troubleshooting techniques to maintain reliable connectivity across geographically dispersed locations. * Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives, including vulnerability remediation, RMF compliance, security audits, and implementation of DISA STIGs and other DoD cybersecurity requirements. * Experience supporting operational events, exercises, or mission-critical activities requiring timely resolution of network issues to maintain system availability and performance. Certification Requirements: * Current DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification required (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC, or equivalent). Equally Important: * Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners. * Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills. * Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently. * Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities. * Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. ## Description The Network Engineer will be part of a team responsible for the design, implementation, security, and sustainment of the network infrastructure supporting Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems. In this role, you will maintain complex enterprise and tactical networks that enable distributed simulation environments, real-time data exchange, and large-scale combat training exercises involving Navy, Joint, and coalition participants., * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise and tactical network architectures. * Support classified and unclassified training networks. * Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems. * Maintain network availability and performance across geographically dispersed training locations. * Support connectivity between live platforms, simulators, command centers, and remote training participants. * Implement boundary defense solutions and network segmentation. * Maintain firewall rules and access controls. * Support cybersecurity audits, vulnerability remediation, and RMF compliance. * Monitor network traffic for anomalies and security incidents. Serve as a technical lead during major fleet and coalition training events. * Monitor network health throughout exercises. * Rapidly resolve connectivity issues affecting training realism and operational objectives. This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. 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