Senior Network Engineer

PeopleTec•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a Project Management Office (PMO) in PAE Fires at its Huntsville, Alabama location. The engineer will provide technical support to the program’s Lead Engineer and Product Manager and lead design of network upgrades and technology insertions for tactical networks integrated into Army air defense weapon systems. The position supports installation, integration, testing, operation, and sustainment of networks for U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner-nation configurations. The role also includes Army acquisition office duties, such as preparing and reviewing SOW and PWS language and evaluating CDRL deliverables. The engineer will coordinate with Army and other government stakeholders, security cooperation offices, partner nations, and OEMs. Travel may be required up to 30%, including OCONUS travel. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance, with TS/SCI eligibility.

Requirements

10 or more years of relevant network engineering experience; additional education may be substituted for years of experience.
Experience designing network architectures and upgrades for defense or tactical systems from requirements through design review.
Hands-on experience with LAN and WAN design, switching, routing, network troubleshooting, and installation and operational support of fielded systems.
Experience designing, integrating, and sustaining tactical network solutions in support of weapon-system operations.
Experience authoring or reviewing SOW or PWS language and reviewing CDRL deliverables for DoD acquisition programs.
Working knowledge of network security, information assurance, IAVA, and RMF compliance.
Familiarity with cryptographic and COMSEC devices and secure data transfer across classification domains.
Ability to work within foreign disclosure, ITAR, and export-control restrictions.
Ability to travel up to 30%, including OCONUS travel.
Must hold or be able to obtain a valid U.S. passport.
Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to lead and work in a multidisciplinary team.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active DoD Secret clearance, with TS/SCI eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Previous experience working in or supporting a U.S. Government Program Office.
Experience supporting FMS programs or partner-nation and coalition networks, including OCONUS field experience.
Industry networking certification such as CCNA or CCNP.
DoD 8140 baseline certification such as Security+.
Experience with cross-domain solutions, Army tactical networks, and tactical data links.
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) training in engineering, contracting, or program management.
Familiarity with Army acquisition processes and PAE Fires air defense programs.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture design, trade studies, requirements decomposition, interface definition, and design reviews for tactical network upgrades and technology insertions.
Support installation, configuration, integration, checkout, and operation of fielded LAN, WAN, data-link, and system-of-systems interfaces.
Plan and execute network and data-link tests to verify upgrades and assess operational capability.
Troubleshoot and sustain networks in fielded, simulated, and test environments; lead root cause analysis and track corrective actions to closure.
Author and review network-related SOW and PWS language, technical requirements, and deliverable definitions for Army contract actions.
Review CDRL deliverables for technical adequacy and contract compliance, recommend disposition, and track resolution of comments.
Analyze requirements and oversee supplier and OEM network solutions for compliance with program baselines and contract requirements.
Provide network engineering support for U.S. Army and FMS partner-nation weapon-system configurations, including interfaces to partner C2 and communications networks.
Support secure information exchange across classification levels, including cross-domain solution integration, encryption and COMSEC requirements, and security policy enforcement.
Support COTS network technology refresh and obsolescence management to sustain IAVA and RMF compliance and a viable authority to operate.
Develop and review installation, configuration, and troubleshooting documentation; prepare trip reports, findings, and improvement plans; brief senior leadership as required.
Coordinate with PAE Fires PMs, HQDA, ASA(ALT), AvMC, ATEC, AMCOM, Cross-Functional Teams, USASAC, the SCO, partner nations, and OEMs.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Lead Engineer and/or Product Manager.