Description
Job Summary
This position supports the planning, deployment, operation, and modernization of secure network infrastructures that enable Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) operations. The role focuses on designing, integrating, and maintaining tactical and enterprise network systems while ensuring performance, security, and compliance in mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and expand network infrastructure to support new initiatives and evolving operational requirements
Modernize network architectures while maintaining secure and resilient operations
Troubleshoot network issues including traffic congestion, infrastructure upgrades, and performance degradation
Develop network documentation, diagrams, blueprints, and technical guides
Deploy, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual network hardware (routers, switches, monitoring tools)
Integrate multiple network transport systems to support wide-area connectivity, including satellite, radio frequency, troposcatter, line-of-sight, and tactical fiber solutions
Install hardware and software, create system backups, and monitor network performance
Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot virtual infrastructure environments and administrator workstations
Deploy and maintain network services such as domain controllers, DNS, and messaging services
Design, deploy, and support Wi-Fi and wireless networking solutions for tactical environments
Provide expertise in software-defined networking technologies including SD-WAN, NAC, segmentation, and secure campus networking
Perform cybersecurity hardening and continuous monitoring of network infrastructures (STIGs, patching, vulnerability scanning)
Manage and maintain security configurations based on operational requirements
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Active Secret security clearance
Advanced network training with at least 4 years of demonstrated network engineering experience
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD IAT Level II certification
Demonstrated experience with TCP/IP analysis and packet-level troubleshooting
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
Experience with system administration on Windows and/or Linux platforms
Experience with VMware virtualization technologies
Preferred Qualifications
Packet analysis certifications (e.g., Wireshark Certified Network Analyst or equivalent)
Advanced Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCDP – Route/Switch)
VMware Certified Associate or specialty certifications
Network operating system certifications (Windows Server, Linux, or similar)
Experience with network monitoring tools and performance analysis platforms
Scripting or automation experience (PowerShell, Perl, Bash, or similar)
Experience supporting Department of Defense tactical wide-area networks using RF and satellite transmission systems
Experience with network instrumentation, in-band/out-of-band data collection, and analysis services
Experience designing or implementing modeling and simulation test tools
