Network Engineer II

S2Technologies is currently seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Network Engineer II supporting the National Cyber Range Complex (NCRC) Event Planning, Operations, and Support mission at the NCRC-ORL facility in Orlando, FL. This position supports the design, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security of complex network infrastructure used in support of cybersecurity testing, training, and mission rehearsal events., * Design, implement, configure, and maintain IP and non-IP network infrastructure supporting NCRC operations and cybersecurity events.

• Configure, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and other network infrastructure.
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network technologies, including VLANs, routing protocols, access controls, and network segmentation.
• Support network services and associated server infrastructure required for test and operational environments.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security and troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.
• Support the integration of physical and virtual network infrastructure within test and operational environments.
• Implement and maintain network configurations in accordance with applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIG requirements.
• Support vulnerability identification, remediation, patching, and configuration management activities.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and network support during cybersecurity testing, training, and mission rehearsal events.
• Document network configurations, topology diagrams, changes, troubleshooting activities, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with network engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and other technical disciplines to develop and support NCRC test environments.
• Participate in technical meetings and provide network engineering recommendations and technical input as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant network engineering, network operations, cybersecurity, system administration, or related IT experience.
• Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting routers, switches, and network security devices.
• Working knowledge of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including VLANs, routing, switching, subnetting, and network segmentation.
• Experience supporting network infrastructure in DoD, Government, or other security-sensitive environments.
• Familiarity with network security technologies, vulnerability management, and network monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including DISA STIGs and applicable NIST security frameworks.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex network and systems issues and coordinate resolution across technical disciplines.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity testing, training, exercises, or test-range environments.
• Experience with Cisco routers, switches, and network infrastructure.
• Experience with Palo Alto or comparable network security appliances.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and virtual networking.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible or scripting technologies.
• Experience with Linux and Windows server environments.
• Additional networking or cybersecurity certifications.

Required Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Required Certification(s):

• CompTIA Security+ certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant).
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent advanced networking certification.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Technology, or a related technical discipline is required.