Network Engineer
Core
Design, implement, maintain, and support secure, scalable wired and wireless network infrastructure for U.S. Space Force and DoD operations, including satellite communications and space domain awareness systems.
Role type
Senior Network Engineer (National Security)
Builds
Secure WAN/MAN/LAN architectures, cloud-based platforms (NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWIC), and network communications systems for defense applications.
Domain
National Security / Defense / Space Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Cisco hardware expertise (routers, switches, firewalls), SDN, LAN/WAN design, virtualization (VMware), IP/Fiber Channel networking, automation (Ansible, Python), IaC (Terraform), change management, DISN/SPARTAN/CANES knowledge, ATO process, network monitoring and incident response.
Preferred skills
Cisco/VMware/ITIL certifications, SPARTAN Networking experience.
Technologies
Cisco, VMware, Ansible, Python, Terraform, CloudFormation, Gitlab, Jira, Confluence, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWIC, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible.
Responsibilities
Review and analyze existing network architecture; lead design and implementation of secure network architectures; recommend best practices (SDN, segmentation); collaborate with software and cybersecurity teams; serve as technical interface for government stakeholders; develop network standards and specifications; monitor network hardware operations; plan enhancements and upgrades.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
