Network Engineer 2

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Tensley Consulting is seeking a Network Engineer II (NE2) to support the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure within a high-performance, mission-critical environment. This role ensures secure, scalable, and high-availability network operations across LAN/WAN architectures.

Core Responsibilities:

• Configure and optimize network switches, routers, and firewalls
• Implement and manage Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
• Configure and troubleshoot virtual networking, VLANs, and VRFs
• Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures
• Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues
• Install, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems/software
• Monitor network capacity, performance, and security posture
• Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities
• Test and maintain network infrastructure (hardware and software)
• Implement solutions including load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, and NAT
• Optimize network latency, data throughput, and end-to-end system performance
• Coordinate with system engineering and dataflow teams to ensure mission continuity
• Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and maintain network systems
• Support scalable, fault-tolerant WAN and LAN architectures
• Provide lifecycle support: design → implementation → maintenance → upgrades
• Analyze system requirements and implement communication solutions
• Evaluate network metrics (traffic flow, transmission speed, packet size, throughput)
• Recommend system improvements and procurement needs

Education/Experience

Eight (8) 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

• 8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting:

  • System architecture

  • Requirements analysis

  • Process execution and evaluation

  • 3+ years of experience supporting IC or SIGINT environments

• Experience with:

  • Cisco IOS

  • JunOS (or equivalent)

  • VMware

  • VLAN configuration

• Strong skills in:

  • Problem-solving

  • Customer service

  • Written and verbal communication

  • Attention to detail

Certifications Required:

• Active DoD IAT Level II Certification

• Active Cisco Certification

, Desired Skills

Experience with RMF (Risk Management Framework) and secure system design

, 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!