Senior Network Engineer - Enterprise

northwoodspace • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Northwood is deploying a global network of phased array ground stations for mission-critical government and commercial space communications. We need a Senior Network Engineer - Enterprise to design and manage the internal network infrastructure that supports our facilities, workforce, and ground station operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline AND 5+ years of enterprise networking experience; OR 7+ years of enterprise networking experience
• Hands-on experience with enterprise switching and routing, VLAN design, and network segmentation
• Experience with wireless network design and deployment (Cisco, Aruba, or similar platforms)
• Strong understanding of network security, firewalls, and zero-trust architectures
• Experience with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or multi-cloud environments
• Proficiency with enterprise networking vendors (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks)
• Experience with network monitoring, automation, and troubleshooting tools

Nice To Haves

• Industry certifications (CCNP, ACNP, or equivalent enterprise networking certifications)
• Experience with SD-WAN solutions (Cisco SD-WAN, Silver Peak, VeloCloud)
• Background in government/defense environments with security clearance requirements
• Experience with NetBox, Ansible, or network automation tools
• Knowledge of ITAR compliance and network isolation requirements
• Experience integrating network infrastructure with identity management systems (Active Directory, Okta)
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

Responsibilities

• Design campus and facility networks - Build LAN infrastructure for corporate offices and ground station facilities. Design network architectures that support both traditional enterprise workloads and specialized satellite communication systems.
• Implement zero-trust network architecture - Deploy network segmentation, microsegmentation, and zero-trust access controls. Build secure network zones for ITAR-controlled systems and government workloads.
• Deploy and manage wireless infrastructure - Design and implement enterprise WiFi networks across multiple facilities. Ensure secure wireless access for corporate users and isolated networks for operational systems.
• Integrate cloud networking - Design hybrid connectivity between on-premises facilities and AWS Commercial/GovCloud environments. Implement VPN solutions and private connectivity for multi-cloud architectures.
• Manage network security appliances - Deploy and configure firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and network security monitoring. Work with security teams to implement network-based security controls.
• Implement SD-WAN and remote access - Design secure remote access solutions for distributed workforce. Deploy SD-WAN solutions to connect ground station facilities and corporate offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees