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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** C3 INNOVATIONS INC. - **Location:** Norfolk, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Networking Hardware, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Model, Network Planning and Design, Network Installation Services, Software Configuration Management, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Enterprise Integration - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7686a9b57d1854b1 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Telecommunications network troubleshooting?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in a technical discipline (required), * Mid-Level: Minimum of 5 years of experience in network implementation and support * Senior-Level: Minimum of 10 years of experience in network design, implementation, and leadership * Experience with CANES or other Navy shipboard network environments strongly preferred, * Strong understanding of: * CANES architecture and afloat network environments * Network design, configuration, and troubleshooting * Network security implementation (STIGs, RMF, ACAS familiarity preferred) * Experience with: * Network integration and test events (lab and operational environments) * Developing and managing technical network artifacts and documentation Certifications (required or ability to obtain): * CompTIA Network+ (Net+) * CompTIA Security+ (Sec+) Clearance: * Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, or ability to obtain, * Experience supporting U.S. Navy platforms or NAVAIR programs * Familiarity with: * Afloat networks, tactical data links, and mission systems integration * eMASS, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks * Prior experience working in lab/test environments and Fleet support roles Job Type: Full-time, * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * Navy Shipboard network environment: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * CompTIA Network+ (Preferred) * CompTIA Security+ (Preferred) Security clearance: * Top Secret (Required) ## Description The Network Engineer will support the design, implementation, integration, and sustainment of shipboard network architectures, with a primary focus on the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) environment. This role is critical to ensuring secure, reliable, and mission-ready network capabilities across fleet platforms, supporting operational requirements and cybersecurity compliance., * Design, implement, and maintain shipboard network systems, including CANES architecture, supporting: * Local Area Networks (LAN) * Wide Area Networks (WAN) * Afloat enterprise services and tactical data environments * Plan and manage network configurations (NetConfig) for all supported systems, including: * Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS) matrices * IP schema development (including platform/aircraft integration where applicable) * Perform network modeling, analysis, and capacity planning to support fleet operations and system scalability * Lead network integration, testing, and validation efforts in lab and operational/test environments * Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for: * CANES and shipboard network operations * Network software troubleshooting and issue resolution for Fleet and SSA environments * Coordinate with: * Platform Cybersecurity (CYBER) teams to ensure compliance with RMF, STIGs, and external connectivity requirements * Mission Systems teams to support evolving operational capabilities * Develop, review, and maintain all required network documentation and artifacts, including: * Network architecture diagrams and configuration baselines * NATOPS inputs (checklists, warnings, cautions, notes) * System Administrator Manuals * Support configuration management (CM) processes, including maintaining hardware/software configuration baselines (e.g., HSCMs) * Implement and maintain network security measures in accordance with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards * Research, evaluate, and recommend network hardware, software, and CANES-related technologies, * Lead CANES/network engineering efforts across multiple platforms or programs * Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers * Serve as primary technical authority for shipboard network design and integration decisions ## Related Videos - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Run AI models in the browser: Real life scenarios and implementations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2024-run-ai-models-in-the-browser-real-life-scenarios-and-implementations) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Debugging Machine Learning Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/71-debugging-machine-learning-code) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)