Field Network Engineer

Persistent Systems•,

12d•$117,000 - $146,000•Onsite

About The Position

Persistent Systems is seeking a Field Network Engineer with strong networking and systems engineering experience. This role involves deploying and troubleshooting cloud-based routing architectures, Linux and Cisco infrastructure, and physical networking hardware in mission-critical environments. The engineer will work with external stakeholders and cross-functionally with field services, product, and engineering teams to solve complex mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET) challenges across cloud, on-premises, and tactical deployments. The position acts as a subject-matter expert and technical lead for Persistent Systems’ Cloud Relay™ solution, supporting real-world implementations that integrate enterprise networking technologies with globally distributed tactical networks. The role focuses on rapid architecture design and deployment in both permissive and non-permissive/hazard zones.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in network engineering
Strong understanding of network concepts such as Spanning-Tree (802.1d/802.1w), EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, IGMPv2, IPsec, IKEv2, and MACsec
Strong understanding of layer 2 and layer 3 networking
Familiar with Cisco and Linux networking concepts
Familiar with using tools for data gathering such as Wireshark, iPerf, TCPdump, etc.
Must be available to travel at least 75% of the time
Must have the ability to obtain a United States Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Previous deployment experience in hazard zones or non-permissive environments
Strong understanding or experience with tactical / mobile communications systems such as SATCOM, Radio telecommunications, etc.
6+ years of experience in Network Engineering
Strong understanding of the Linux networking stack and related software suites such as iproute2, FRRouting, StrongSwan, and nftables
3+ years of experience using one or more of: C/C++, Python, Shell Script, or similar programming languages
Experience with MANET or Wave Relay® technologies
DoD 8570 Certified IAT Level 2 / DoD 8140 411, 441, or 651
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP), or similar certification or experience
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty certification or similar certification or experience

Responsibilities

Implement and support network solutions utilizing Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™ technologies, to include industry standard protocols such as Ethernet, MACsec, IPsec, VPN, EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, and IGMP
Support and facilitate the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network and communications equipment including, but not limited to, the Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™ suite of products
Motivate and coordinate field teams with hands on troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex networking systems
Support responses to RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and other formal requests that drive new business opportunities
Support the Business Development group to develop Network solutions to prospective customers’ technical requirements using Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™, CoTS, or other cloud-based technologies