Network Engineer
About The Position
As a Network Engineer, you will maintain and execute a network of simulators and modeling capabilities that provide exercise capabilities for various units. The simulators are located throughout the country. The engineering team manages the network, maintains an Authority to Operate, improves system design and architecture, provides tier 1–3 troubleshooting during operations, installs hardware, manages lifecycles, releases and deploys software, and develops new features and innovations. You will design, configure, and sustain the wide area and local networks connecting geographically separated simulation sites into a single live, virtual, and constructive training environment. You will manage routers, switches, firewalls, and encryption devices across classified and unclassified enclaves, ensuring simulation traffic has the low latency and reliability required for large-scale exercises. You will troubleshoot network issues during operations and implement and maintain STIG and RMF security controls to keep the network compliant. You will work with systems, software, cyber, and technical support engineers to integrate new sites, simulations, and capabilities into the network. The role requires onsite operational support and travel to outstation sites when needed. The program offers growth opportunities and opportunities for innovation on simulation systems.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise networks.
- Experience with Cisco routing and switching, including EIGRP, 802.1x, or Multicast.
- Experience configuring and managing firewalls and VPNs.
- Experience with Type 1 encryption devices.
- Experience implementing STIGs and supporting the RMF and ATO process for classified systems.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- High school diploma or GED.
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with network automation.
- Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds.
- Knowledge of the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) networking protocol and multicast.
- CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and execute a network of simulators and modeling capabilities supporting exercise capabilities for various units.
- Manage the network and maintain an Authority to Operate.
- Improve system design and architecture.
- Provide tier 1–3 troubleshooting during operations.
- Install hardware and manage lifecycle activities.
- Release and deploy software, develop new features, and support innovation.
- Design, configure, and sustain wide area and local networks connecting geographically separated simulation sites.
- Manage routers, switches, firewalls, and encryption devices across classified and unclassified enclaves.
- Ensure simulation traffic has the low latency and reliability required for large-scale exercises.
- Implement and maintain STIG and RMF security controls to maintain network compliance.
- Collaborate with systems, software, cyber, and technical support engineers to integrate new sites, simulations, and capabilities.
- Provide onsite support during operations and travel to outstation sites when needed.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs.
- Dependent care.
- Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
