International Network Engineer

PeopleTec, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking an International Network Engineer to support its Huntsville, Alabama location. The position serves within the International Division of a Project Management Office (PMO) in PAE Fires and represents the Product Manager on-site with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner nations. The engineer leads setup, integration, and troubleshooting of air defense weapon-system networks at partner nation sites, working with partner nation personnel, the U.S. Security Cooperation Office (SCO), and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Field Service Representatives (FSRs). The role ensures fielded networks meet program requirements, stay within FMS case release authorization, and are documented and reported to the PMO International Directorate. This is a government program office support role, not a supplier FSR position. The engineer works for the International Product Manager (IPM), leading system-level network setup and troubleshooting across the system of systems and interfaces to partner nation networks. The position provides independent technical oversight of OEM work, enforces technology security and foreign disclosure limits, and reports to the PMO International Directorate. Technical direction to OEMs is routed through the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The position supports fielding and acceptance, partner nation engagement and training within approved release limits, cybersecurity and COMSEC integration, configuration management, documentation, and coordination among the SCO, partner nations, OEMs, USASAC, and PMO stakeholders. It requires 25% travel, including extended OCONUS travel, and work at remote sites. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold an active DoD Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, or otherwise meet the stated clearance requirement. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

Requirements

At least 8 years of relevant network engineering experience; additional education may be substituted for years of experience.
Hands-on experience with LAN and WAN design, switching and routing, and network troubleshooting in defense field or deployed environments.
Experience setting up, integrating, and troubleshooting tactical networks that support weapon-system operations.
Working knowledge of network security, information assurance, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance.
Familiarity with cryptographic and COMSEC devices.
Ability to work within foreign disclosure, ITAR, and export control restrictions.
Ability to travel OCONUS for extended periods and hold or obtain a valid U.S. passport.
Ability to work independently at remote sites with limited reachback and communicate clearly with foreign partners.
U.S. citizenship.
Active DoD Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, such as computer science or information technology.
Travel requirement of 25%, including OCONUS travel.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Prior FMS or security cooperation experience, including familiarity with the DSCA Security Assistance Management Manual (SAMM).
Previous experience working in or supporting a U.S. Government Program Office.
Prior OCONUS field or deployment experience with partner nation or coalition forces.
Industry networking certification such as CCNA or CCNP, and a DoD 8140 baseline certification such as Security+.
Experience with coalition interoperability, tactical data links, and partner nation C2 systems.
Familiarity with Army acquisition processes and PAE Fires air defense programs.

Responsibilities

Lead on-site setup, configuration, and integration of weapon-system tactical networks at partner nation sites, including interfaces with partner nation command-and-control and communications networks.
Diagnose and resolve LAN, WAN, data link, and interface problems in the field; lead system-of-systems root cause analysis and track corrective actions to closure with the PMO, OEMs, and partner nations.
Support site surveys, equipment fielding, installation checkout, network verification, and acceptance testing; witness OEM test and checkout events on behalf of the Product Manager.
Monitor OEM and FSR network work for compliance with program baselines and FMS case requirements, and route issues to the PMO, Contracting Officer, or COR.
Serve as the PMO's on-site network technical point of contact for partner nation engineers and operators; provide technical assistance and support network training within approved release limits.
Understand network-related FMS case and Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) scope; identify out-of-scope requests and coordinate with the PMO International Directorate and case managers before acting.
Ensure technical data, configurations, software, and discussions comply with Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) decisions, the Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letter (DDL), ITAR, and export controls; coordinate with the Foreign Disclosure Officer before release.
Support secure network configuration, cybersecurity compliance, and COMSEC and cryptographic integration for partner nation systems within releasability limits.
Coordinate network technical, schedule, and site activities with the SCO, partner nations, OEMs, USASAC, and PMO stakeholders.
Maintain site network configuration records; develop and review installation, configuration, and troubleshooting documentation; support configuration management and obsolescence planning.
Prepare trip and site status reports, issue logs, and network findings for the PMO International Directorate, Lead Engineer, and International Product Manager; brief senior leadership as required.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Lead Engineer, International Product Manager, and/or International Directorate Director.