Senior Systems Engineer

Oceus Networks LLC•The Colony, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Oceus Networks is a rapidly growing small telecommunications company focused on serving the federal government. Our mission is to enable our customers to securely communicate anywhere at any time. Our team of telecommunications experts work to solve the unique communications and data challenges in a wide range of a commercial private networks, combat tactical, austere, and emergency response situations. We develop, integrate, and customize technology for delivering access to fast, reliable broadband connectivity in mission-critical operations. For more information, please visit us at https://oceusnetworks.io. Security Clearance Requirement: Current DoD clearance or ability to obtain a clearance Location Note: Must be local to the area to support on-site schedule Travel: 50-75% CONUS and OCONUS Oceus is seeking a senior level technical profession to support a Senior System Engineer role. The position requires a strong understanding of systems architecture and expertise to lead the design, integration, and deployment of complex, mission-critical solutions. This role owns technical execution across the full lifecycle—from architecture and system design through integration, field deployment, and sustainment. The Senior Systems Engineer serves as the technical authority on assigned programs, directly advising customers, leading engineering efforts, and resolving complex system-level challenges. This is a hands-on role requiring deep networking expertise, strong customer presence, and the ability to drive technical decisions in high-visibility environments.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship, no dual citizenship
Current DoD security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or additional years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
10+ years of progressive systems engineering experience, including architecture and design-level responsibilities
Demonstrated ownership of complex hardware and software systems integrations
Demonstrated technical expertise in these areas: Advanced IP networking (CCNA-level or higher): switching, routing, OSPF, BGP; VMware ESXi and Kubernetes experience in production environments; Linux system administration (CLI, networking, multi-NIC configuration); IPv6, VPN, VRF, and PKI implementation
Proven customer-facing leadership in technical program execution
Advanced system troubleshooting and root cause analysis expertise
Responsive to industry trends and opportunities that advance the overall strategy
Decisive leader with the ability to make decisions independently, quickly, and with little supervision
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels
Availability to support extensive CONUS and OCONUS travel
Must have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Current U.S. government security clearance is highly preferred
Experience with installation and support of 5G and private cellular networks is desired

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on installation and team leadership for Cisco, Linux networking environments
Architect and deliver end-to-end networked and compute solutions
Lead system integration, validation, and field deployment activities
Serve as primary technical interface to customers and stakeholders
Lead small engineering teams and drive technical standards
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure mission success