Network Engineer

Network Engineer plays a critical role in supporting DoD contracts and Joint Fires Network (JFN) infrastructure by providing expertise in network architecture and transport engineering. Partnering directly with customers, the engineer plans, designs, implements, and sustains secure communications and transport solutions that enable reliable data exchange across classified facilities and cloud environments. The role involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network equipment; monitoring system performance; and applying DoD Information Assurance policies. In addition, the engineer maintains a comprehensive library of engineering tools, produces detailed documentation and tutorials, and consistently applies leading-edge standards and best practices to ensure a robust, compliant, and high-performance networking environment.

CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITES

Able to perform the following independently, under minimum supervision:

Design and implement communications solutions which can be deployed to field/remote locations to connect secure facilities and support the exchange of required data within a cloud environment and network solutions based on organizational needs and best practices.

Assist in the designing and implementing of approved networking and transport solutions to support long-term Information System (IS) management goals. Installing and configuring network equipment and providing support to systems administrators.

Configure and maintain network devices and services (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless access points).

Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics to resolve complex network issues.

Monitor computer systems and network performance, analyze traffic, and optimize for efficiency and security.

Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and procedural guides.

Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders on network planning, projects, and upgrades.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and support staff.

Ensure compliance with security standards and organizational policies.

Manage and maintain a library of network engineering tools, that can be used for system testing and diagnosis of network-related system issues both locally and abroad.

Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts to the development, maintenance, and implementation of network engineering standards, procedures, and guidelines.

Maintain current knowledge and implement best practices in networking security to offer the best solutions and protection to information systems.

Produce documentation to support installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operator usage of systems worked on.

Contribute technical content and tutorials to product documentation, Travel in support of distant end installations or break fix actions if they cannot be accomplished remotely. Such travel may be with limited (less than 3 days) notice

Five plus (5+) years of experience with implementation and understanding of Engineering principles in a professional environment

Five plus (5+) years of experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of network architectures

Maintain, configure, operate and troubleshoot complex electronic computer interface systems and network equipment (taclanes, firewalls, routers, switches)

Networking protocols

Network monitoring tools and security implementations

Cloud networking concepts

Security measures and frameworks

Automation tools for network management

Cloud computing platforms, preferred

Work in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab)

DoD Information Assurance (IA) policies to be applied to the design and maintenance of communications solutions

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in STEM field Required

IAT Level III Required

OS Certification Required

CompTIA Security+ Required

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Required

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Preferred, May be expected to lift up to 25 lbs

Frequent use of keyboard and typing

Frequent sitting and standing

WORK SCHEDULE

5/40

The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements., Candidates must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph within last 5yr, or ability to pass CI polygraph within 6mo of hire and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required.