Senior Network Engineer

PeopleTec, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support its Huntsville, Alabama location. The engineer will serve within a Project Management Office (PMO) in PAE Fires, providing technical support to the program's Lead Engineer and Product Manager. The role leads design of upgrades and technology insertions for tactical networks integrated into Army air defense weapon systems, and supports their installation, integration, testing, and operation for U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner nation configurations. The position combines hands-on network engineering with Army acquisition support. The engineer will help define architectures, requirements, and interfaces; support network operations and field troubleshooting; plan and execute tests; develop and review acquisition documents; oversee supplier technical work; and coordinate with military, government, partner nation, and industry stakeholders. Work includes LANs, WANs, data links, cross-domain solutions, encryption and COMSEC, cybersecurity compliance, and interfaces with partner nation command-and-control and communications networks.

Requirements

10 or more years of relevant network engineering experience; additional education may substitute 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 and 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, and 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, and hold or obtain a valid U.S. passport.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to lead and work within 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 certifications such as CCNA or CCNP, and a 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 the design of tactical network upgrades and technology insertions, including architecture definition, trade studies, requirements decomposition, interface definition, and design reviews.
Support installation, configuration, integration, checkout, and operation of fielded networks, including LANs, WANs, data links, and interfaces integrating sensors, effectors, and fire control systems.
Plan and execute network and data link tests to verify upgrades and assess operational capability.
Troubleshoot and sustain LAN and WAN operations in fielded, simulated, and test environments; lead root cause analysis and track corrective actions through 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 comment resolution to closure.
Analyze requirements documents and manage supplier network solutions; monitor contractor and OEM work for compliance with program baselines and contract requirements.
Provide network engineering for U.S. Army and FMS partner nation weapon system configurations, including interfaces to partner nation 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 component technology refresh and obsolescence management to sustain IAVA and RMF compliance and maintain a viable authority to operate.
Develop and review installation, configuration, and troubleshooting documentation; prepare trip reports, network findings, and improvement plans; and 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.