Network Engineer 3

Job Description Job Description Job Description Tensley Consulting is seeking a Network Engineer Level 3 to support network engineering and administration activities for mission-critical infrastructure. This role provides configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization support for enterprise network environments. The Network Engineer will work closely with system administrators and engineering teams to monitor network performance, support infrastructure upgrades, and ensure reliable connectivity across operational environments. Responsibilities include designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining network solutions while ensuring compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community standards. This position includes CONUS and OCONUS travel. Education/Experience Ten (10) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Information Systems Management from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Salary: $165,000-$185,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position, but is not guaranteed. Salary is based on experience, location and contractual requirements which could fall outside of the range listed. , Required Skills Five (5) years of demonstrated experience supporting specialized networking domains, including: Wireless technologies such as WiMAX, WiFiber, Wireless LAN, and Ethernet Bridge Encryption and teleconferencing systems such as Tandberg Configuring and maintaining enterprise Cisco networking platforms (e.g., ASR routers, Cisco 7600/6500 series, Cisco 3900/3800 routers, Cisco Call Manager, Cisco Unity) Point-to-Point communications including microwave, millimeter wave, optical, or troposcatter WAN communications technologies such as SATCOM or VSAT Network monitoring tools such as Cisco Prime, WhatsUpGold, HPNA, NetCollector, or NetPlanner Experience designing, configuring, deploying, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure Experience supporting LAN and WAN network architectures Experience configuring and maintaining network devices and infrastructure Experience implementing network solutions including VPNs, firewall contexts, load balancing, traffic shaping, VoIP, GRE tunneling, IPSec encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and Network Address Translation (NAT) Experience designing and implementing high-speed, scalable, fault-tolerant network topologies Experience optimizing network performance, minimizing latency, and maximizing data throughput Experience configuring and optimizing networks connecting front-end and back-end system components Experience supporting network deployment and sustainment activities Experience maintaining network documentation, inventories, and network diagrams Experience coordinating with system engineering and dataflow teams to maintain operational performance Experience resolving complex network problems using network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators Experience applying network acceleration technologies such as Riverbed Experience providing technical guidance to junior network engineers , Desired Skills Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments Experience with network acceleration technologies (e.g., Riverbed) Experience with wireless technologies including WiMAX, WiFiber, Wireless LAN, or Ethernet Bridges Experience supporting WAN communication technologies including SATCOM or VSAT Experience supporting Cisco enterprise platforms such as ASR routers, Catalyst switches, or Cisco Call Manager Experience using network monitoring tools such as Cisco Prime, WhatsUpGold, HPNA, NetCollector, or NetPlanner Experience supporting Point-to-Point communications (microwave, millimeter wave, optical, or troposcatter) , About Tensley Consulting, Inc. About Tensley Tensley Consulting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business focused on mission engineering in support of the United States Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. Our team consists of System Engineers, Software Engineers, Test Engineers, and Signals Analysts performing work throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). Equal Opportunity, Diversity Inclusion We aim to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We embrace inclusion and ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other personal characteristic. Benefits Include 100% paid medical coverage with HSA and company contribution 100% paid vision, dental, short-term, and long-term premium 12% 401(k) contribution (not a match) Education and training budget 6 weeks and 3 days of PTO And much more! Come grow with us!