Network / Communications Engineer

MAG Aerospace • Fair Lakes, VA

72d • $86,250 - $143,750

About The Position

MAG is currently recruiting for a Network/Communications Engineer who will ensure critical data reaches its destination despite jamming, destruction, and cyber attacks. You'll innovate in architecting reimagined but compliant resilient communication systems that maintain connectivity in the world's most challenging environments. This is a Hybrid Position - Remote mainly - but as well on call to come into a MAG office when requested. We are seeking candidates who live in proximity to our corporate HQ in Fairfax, VA primarily but will entertain persons living near our satellite offices in: Aberdeen, MD - Titusville, FL - Newport News, VA - Carthage NC.

Requirements

• 5+ years network engineering experience
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and multicast protocols
• Experience with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, OLSR)
• Hands-on experience with mesh networking technologies
• Proficiency with network security (IPSec, VPNs, TLS)
• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN/NFV)
• Familiarity with RF communications and spectrum management
• Understanding of satellite communications (VSAT, LEO constellations)
• Experience with network simulation and modeling tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience with military tactical networks
• Knowledge of Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs)
• Familiarity with cognitive radio and dynamic spectrum access
• Experience with network automation tools and principles (e.g., Ansible, Python, Infrastructure-as-Code)
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) or similar DoD/IC security hardening standards
• Experience with TAK servers and Cursor on Target (CoT)
• Understanding of CSfC requirements
• Amateur radio license
• Experience with underwater acoustic networks
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tactical mesh networks for DDIL environments
• Develop multi-path routing protocols for resilient communications
• Implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
• Configure and optimize diverse communication channels (satellite, RF, cellular)
• Design quality of service (QoS) for degraded network conditions
• Implement store-and-forward architectures for intermittent connectivity
• Develop network monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Implement network security controls (encryption, authentication, segmentation)
• Design and configure firewall rules and intrusion detection
• Perform network vulnerability assessments
• Implement zero-trust network architectures
• Support cybersecurity compliance requirements

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development support
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees