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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Communications Engineer - UAE Tech Refresh - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $85,300.0 - $158,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, CompTIA Network+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Network Congestion, Data Centers, Hypervisor, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv4, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Pcap, Nagios, Netconf, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Interface, Network Monitoring, Packet Analyzer, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open Source Technology, Open VSwitch, Performance Tuning, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, ArcSight SIEM Tool, Ansible, Simple Network Management Protocols, Syslog, TCP/IP, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Data Logging, Network Routers, Scripting, Transport Layer Security, Multiplexers, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Data Center Networking, Computer Equipment, Kubernetes, Information Technology, OpenText, SolarWinds (Software), Performance Monitor, SAP Ariba, Routing & Switching, Terraform, Splunk, Cisco, Vmware, Microservices - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/9764F213847A4359A98284F290AD2382/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Network Communications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Cyber Security3+ years of hands on network engineering experience. 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. * Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. * Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance Desired Skills * 3 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 ratesWireshark/PCAP and/or TCPDUMP/LIBPCAP packet analysis * Network Monitoring tools. Must have experience with SNMP v2c/v3 * DISA network device STIGS including Network Policy ## Description The Network Communications Engineer will design, configure, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot complex, high-performance communication networks supporting mission-critical systems. This role requires strong technical expertise across network architecture, integration, automation, cybersecurity, and performance optimization. You will help ensure the reliability, redundancy, security, and scalability of networks operating across multiple classification 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 may require travel to customer sites throughout the UAE. * This position may occasionally support off-hours test events, including overnight and weekend activities., Network Design & Architecture - Support the Lead Network Architect in decomposing system-level requirements and developing functional, logical, and physical architectures for data center network solutions. Implementation & Integration - Install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and specialized network infrastructure. Performance Optimization - Support capacity planning, latency analysis, and bandwidth optimization for high-throughput, low-latency applications. Implement traffic engineering techniques, including MPLS, segment routing, policing, and traffic shaping, to meet performance requirements. Troubleshooting & Incident Management - Perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex network faults, packet loss, routing loops, and authentication issues. Use tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow, and telemetry platforms to monitor performance and proactively address network issues. Network Monitoring - Use commercial or open-source network monitoring tools such as OpenText NNMi, Nagios XI, SolarWinds, or OpenNMS., Team members have the opportunity to work directly with an international customer and gain exposure to the technologies and processes supporting this upgrade. Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. 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