Network Engineer

MANTECH•Norfolk, VA

4d•$105,900 - $177,300•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Network Engineer for a future opportunity in Norfolk, Virginia. The position is 100% on-site and supports Navy operational and training networks, with a focus on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN). The Network Engineer will maintain secure, reliable connectivity across enterprise-managed networks and multiple classification-level enclaves, while serving as the technical subject matter expert for microwave data-link systems.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant network engineering experience in a U.S. Government environment; Department of Defense experience is strongly preferred.
Meet Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CSWF) requirements, including current baseline and Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications.
Have the training, qualifications, and experience required for at least IAT-II under SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570; CompTIA Security+ is given as an example.
Knowledge of network standards, protocols, security, applications, network equipment and related hardware, network architecture and infrastructure, LAN and WAN principles, bandwidth management, and network systems design, development, testing, installation, operation, management, and maintenance.
CCNP certification.
Hold an active Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or Network Operations Security Center (NOSC), including help desk support, customer communication, trouble ticketing, and issue resolution.
Familiarity with cloud-based network management platforms for microwave systems.
CCIE certification.

Responsibilities

Provide network security support to Navy operational and training networks, specifically the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN).
Plan and execute installation of new capabilities, and operate, maintain, and troubleshoot network connectivity and infrastructure on enterprise-managed networks, including multiple network enclaves across classification levels.
Identify and analyze systems requirements; develop and maintain system applications, security, network configurations, and a disaster recovery plan.
Serve as the primary technical authority and subject matter expert for microwave data-link design, implementation, operation, and maintenance.
Lead the planning, design, and engineering of complex microwave radio networks to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability.
Conduct link budget analysis, path profiling, frequency planning, interference analysis, and capacity planning for new and existing microwave links.
Collaborate with network operations, field technicians, project managers, and vendors to integrate and deploy microwave solutions.