Comms and Networking Engineer

Prescient Edge • McLean, VA

4d • Remote

About The Position

This position is contingent upon award. The Comms and Networking Engineer will be responsible for managing complex enterprise LAN/WAN environments, deploying secure VPN tunnels, and supporting military and international exercise planning. The role involves hands-on experience with tactical communications, logistics, and the physical installation and configuration of network hardware in expeditionary environments.

Requirements

• Four years of hands-on enterprise LAN/WAN expertise managing complex routing/switching across high-density and geographically dispersed networks.
• Experience deploying secure, high throughput WireGuard VPN tunnels over Starlink satellite links.
• Experience troubleshooting IP conflicts and ensuring encrypted end-to-end connectivity between vendors and the CCS.
• Five years of experience in military and international exercise planning or maritime operations.
• Proven expertise in expeditionary logistics.
• Familiarity with NATO tactical communications and Maritime Big Play tactical communications.
• Experience managing tactical coordination, daily battle rhythms, and ship-to-shore logistics for air/maritime uncrewed systems.
• Experience executing live operational serials and enforcing strict range safety and security protocols.
• 5 years of experience in the physical installation and configuration of server racks, ruggedized tactical computers, and network appliances.
• Experience performing "bare-metal" OS installations, manual IP schema assignment, and physical integration of hardware components onto maritime or aerial platforms.
• Proficiency in hardware troubleshooting in expeditionary or field environments.
• Bachelor/Masters Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex routing/switching across high-density and geographically dispersed networks.
• Deploy secure, high throughput WireGuard VPN tunnels over Starlink satellite links.
• Troubleshoot IP conflicts and ensure encrypted end-to-end connectivity.
• Plan military and international exercises or maritime operations.
• Manage tactical coordination, daily battle rhythms, and ship-to-shore logistics for air/maritime uncrewed systems.
• Execute live operational serials and enforce range safety and security protocols.
• Perform physical installation and configuration of server racks, ruggedized tactical computers, and network appliances.
• Perform "bare-metal" OS installations, manual IP schema assignment, and physical integration of hardware components.
• Troubleshoot hardware in expeditionary or field environments.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior