Principal Network Engineer
Core
Design and implement secure, resilient network architectures for airborne, maritime, and ground tactical systems, translating warfighter requirements into reference architectures and fielded capabilities.
Role type
Principal Network Engineer (Strategy & Hands-on IC)
Builds
Modular reference architectures, dynamic routing protocols, and secure network solutions for tactical edge environments.
Domain
Defense & Aerospace / Tactical Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Network architecture design, dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), network security (HAIPE, IPSEC, TLS), Linux system administration, virtualized systems (VMWare, ESXI, KVM), military networking systems, tactical data links, C4IR concepts, broadband radio/satellite data links, NSA Type 1 encryption.
Preferred skills
Container-based networking, network modeling (EMANE, GNS3), wireless controller deployment, CISSP, CCNA.
Technologies
HAIPE, IPSEC, TLS, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, PPPoE, MANET, VMWare, ESXI, KVM, Cisco, Juniper, EMANE, GNS3, EXata.
Responsibilities
Develop network architectures for systems and customers; implement dynamic routing protocols and security architectures; support design and test for airborne tactical networking systems; lead enterprise-level engineering oversight for multi-million-dollar programs; translate user requirements to system functionalities; conduct market research and competitive analysis; nurture strategic alliances with DoD PEOs and prime integrators.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
