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# Network Engineer - TS/SCI - MQ9 RPA

- **Company:** TENAX Technologies
- **Location:** Indian Springs, NV, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco Routers, Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Internet Protocol, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Multicasting, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Satcom, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Network Operations, Connectivity Problems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, 3-tier Architectures, Cisco
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9116966/network-engineer-tssci-mq9-rpa

## About the Role

5+ years of network engineering, network administration, or related enterprise networking experience.
Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting OSPF, BGP, VLANs, routing protocols, and enterprise IP networks.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP and network troubleshooting methodologies.
Experience troubleshooting complex network connectivity and performance issues.
Ability to independently analyze technical problems and develop solutions.
Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, technical personnel, military leadership, and Government customers.
Ability to work effectively in a mission-focused operational environment.
Clearance & Certification Requirements

Candidates must meet both requirements to be considered:

Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Current CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience or certifications in one or more of the following are highly desirable:

CCNA or CCNP Enterprise
Advanced Cisco routing and switching
Multicast routing
ISR or video transport networks
Juniper networking technologies
Palo Alto or other enterprise firewalls
Juniper CTP
SATCOM or long-haul communications
HAIPE / TACLANE encrypted transport
Network architecture and design
Network monitoring and performance analysis
RMF / ATO processes
STIG implementation and remediation
DoD classified networks
Military communications systems
ISR, aviation, or MQ-9 environments

Prior MQ-9 experience is beneficial but not required.

## Description

TENAX Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to support the MQ-9 Enterprise Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC) at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada.

This is a hands-on engineering position supporting the enterprise network infrastructure behind global MQ-9 Reaper operations. You'll work with routing, switching, encrypted transport, SATCOM, multicast/video distribution, cybersecurity, and mission-critical network architectures across multiple classified and unclassified environments.

The Network Engineer provides advanced engineering and Tier 3 troubleshooting support for infrastructure enabling aircraft command and control, ISR data dissemination, secure communications, and enterprise connectivity.

This position is ideal for an experienced network professional who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, troubleshooting complex environments, and working directly with engineers, military personnel, Government customers, and geographically dispersed support teams.

What You'll Work With
Cisco enterprise routing and switching
OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, and advanced routing architectures
Multicast and ISR video transport networks
SATCOM and long-haul communications
HAIPE / TACLANE encrypted transport
Firewalls and network security technologies
Boundary and cross-domain architectures
Juniper CTP transport systems
Classified and unclassified DoD networks
Enterprise cybersecurity and compliance technologies
Key Responsibilities
Network Engineering
Design, implement, configure, and optimize enterprise network solutions supporting MQ-9 operations.
Engineer and maintain routing environments utilizing OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, and redundancy protocols.
Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and network transport devices.
Support multicast, video transport, and ISR dissemination architectures.
Analyze network performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements to reliability, resiliency, and performance.
Support network architecture development, configuration changes, and capability integrations.
Develop and validate technical solutions before implementation in operational environments.
Advanced Troubleshooting
Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex network and connectivity issues.
Lead troubleshooting efforts during mission-impacting outages and degraded operations.
Analyze routing, switching, transport, firewall, multicast, and connectivity problems across complex network environments.
Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective actions for recurring or complex technical issues.
Coordinate troubleshooting with Air Force organizations, geographically dispersed sites, vendors, engineers, and mission partners.
Provide technical guidance and escalation support to site-level Network Administrators and Systems Administrators.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
Support RMF, ATO, STIG, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity sustainment activities.
Implement and validate network security configuration baselines.
Support vulnerability identification, remediation, and mitigation activities.
Ensure network configurations comply with applicable DoD cybersecurity and technical requirements.
Support enterprise cybersecurity initiatives and technology modernization efforts.
Enterprise Modernization
Evaluate emerging technologies and new mission requirements.
Support network infrastructure upgrades, technology refreshes, and capability integrations.
Develop and maintain enterprise network diagrams, configurations, technical documentation, and engineering standards.
Provide technical recommendations to improve network performance, security, availability, resiliency, and scalability.
Assist with testing and implementation of new enterprise network capabilities.


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