CareerPlan

Network Engineer

USAFull-time$62k–$141k2026-11-08

Core

Operate and sustain enterprise and tactical network systems for the Department of Defense, ensuring secure, resilient infrastructure and mission readiness.

Role type

Senior IC Network Engineer (DoD)

Builds

Secure, scalable, and compliant network operations for military personnel and families

Domain

Defense / Enterprise Networking

Required skills

Enterprise networking, SD-WAN, routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), TCP/IP, protocol analysis (tcpdump, Wireshark), DoD network deployments, STIGs, information assurance compliance, technical documentation, 24x7x365 coverage

Preferred skills

Firewall management (Palo Alto, Fortinet), network access control, scripting/automation (Python, Ansible), cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP), DoD 8570 certification (Security+), Aruba ACMA, Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Technologies

AI, AWS, Ansible, Aruba, Azure, Cloud, Cisco, GCP, Support, Network, Python, Security, TCP/IP

Responsibilities

Operate and sustain enterprise and tactical network systems, Configure and troubleshoot Aruba wireless LANs and SD-WAN solutions, Tune network performance and assess network health, Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability scans, Maintain accurate network documentation and diagrams, Lead troubleshooting for escalated network issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC