Senior Network Engineer

ASEC•Lexington Park, MD

1d•$150,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement, secure, and sustain the network infrastructure supporting Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems. The selected candidate will maintain complex enterprise and tactical networks that enable distributed simulation environments, real-time data exchange, and large-scale combat training exercises involving Navy, Joint, and coalition participants. This position will be based fully on-site at our Lexington Park, MD office. Periodic travel to the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, VA, where the Global LVC Operations Center is located, will be required. Candidates interested in relocating to the Virginia Beach area may also have the option to work from the government site.

Requirements

9 years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise and tactical network infrastructures. Additional, related networking experience may be substituted for a degree.
Demonstrated experience configuring and supporting enterprise network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems in classified and unclassified environments.
Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting secure network architectures supporting geographically dispersed operations, distributed users, and mission-critical systems.
Experience implementing boundary defense solutions, network segmentation, access controls, and cybersecurity best practices in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
Experience monitoring network performance, analyzing network traffic, resolving complex connectivity issues, and supporting vulnerability remediation to ensure high availability and operational readiness.
Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Navy, or NAVAIR networks, including providing technical leadership during operational exercises, training events, or other mission-critical activities.
Qualified candidates should have one of the following: A master's degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems or Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
One of the following industry certifications: SecurityX/CASP+, CCNA, CCNP Security, CCSP, GCED, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, GFACT
Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise and tactical network architectures.
Support classified and unclassified training networks.
Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems.
Maintain network availability and performance across geographically dispersed training locations.
Support connectivity between live platforms, simulators, command centers, and remote training participants.
Implement boundary defense solutions and network segmentation.
Maintain firewall rules and access controls.
Support cybersecurity audits, vulnerability remediation, and RMF compliance.
Monitor network traffic for anomalies and security incidents.
Serve as a technical lead during major fleet and coalition training events.
Monitor network health throughout exercises.
Rapidly resolve connectivity issues affecting training realism and operational objectives.
This position may require up to 25% annual travel.
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.