Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Tactical Network - Engineer

Eliassen Group

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

On-site in Fort Lewis, WA

 

Our client seeks a Field Tactical Network Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert for Program Manager C2 Transport supporting PdM Network Modernization for At-the-Halt, On-the-Move, and SATCOM networks. The engineer will lead configuration, validation, and testing of tactical network systems, manage documentation, and coordinate across systems engineering leads to address integration challenges and evolving requirements. The role includes systems engineering oversight for SATCOM, baseband networking, and related software, collaboration with stakeholder organizations, and delivery of briefings on engineering, architecture, and test status. The engineer will support network planning, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown while coordinating with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and other personnel. This position may require an uncommon tour to meet mission requirements and occasional travel.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $65.00 to $85.00/hr. w2

Location: Fort Lewis, WA

Schedule: 5 days onsite or 4x10's

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as focal point and SME for PdM Network Modernization across At-the-Halt, On-the-Move, and SATCOM networks.
  • Identify and report problems to project leadership, recommend resolutions, and manage system configurations and incident documentation.
  • Configure, validate, and test tactical network systems delivered to units.
  • Provide technical leadership to align actions, schedules, and resolve conflicting viewpoints for support operations and systems.
  • Coordinate system development tasks with systems engineering leads to address integration challenges and new requirements.
  • Oversee development and testing of SATCOM systems, baseband networking equipment, and software.
  • Collaborate across embedded support teams to implement plans that meet program objectives.
  • Represent the program at planning conferences with units and external organizations.
  • Develop and present briefings on systems engineering, network architecture, and test status.
  • Support network planning, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown activities.
  • Coordinate closely with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and other stakeholders.
Experience Requirements:
  • Eight years of related tactical network engineering experience minimum. Fifteen years acceptable in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
  • Extensive experience in network engineering with a record of delivering quality solutions within military communications environments.
  • Knowledge of network services such as DNS, DHCP, mail services, Active Directory, SharePoint, and other user services desired.
  • Specialized experience as an engineer in industry or in active, reserve, or National Guard units desired.
  • Experience with PdM Network Modernization products desired.
  • Ability to work an uncommon tour including nights, weekends, and holidays as mission requires.
  • Occasional travel as required.
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or related field. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with seven additional years of related tactical network engineering experience.
  • Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

 

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening  and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on ziprecruiter.com , View phone number on ziprecruiter.com) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact  View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

 

About Eliassen Group:

 

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

 

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!

 

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Tactical Network - Engineer in Hillside, NJ vacancy
  • $126k - $171k

    About the roleThe Wireless Network Engineer is a technical leader in wireless networking, responsible for designing and implementing global...  ...issues, work with engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Information... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work at office

    American International Group (AIG)

    Jersey City, NJ
    22 hours ago
  • $99k - $143k

     ...enterprise architecture, software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, and technology risk and...  ...skilled and experienced Senior Core Network Engineer with deep expertise in core...  ...who can operate both strategically and tactically leading large initiatives,... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Work at office

    American International Group (AIG)

    Jersey City, NJ
    2 days ago
  • Job Title: Network Engineer Company: Telecom We're seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support the nationwide deployment and maintenance of virtual Cable Modem Termination Systems (vCMTS) and Remote PHY (RPHY) turn‑ups. This cutting‑edge, cloud‑based vCMTS technology... 
    Suggested
    Remote work
    Shift work

    GCS Recruitment

    Newark, NJ
    22 hours ago
  • $104k - $171.6k

    Job Classification:Technology - Engineering & CloudAre you interested in building capabilities that enable the organization with innovation...  ...services institutions.  Your Team & Role As a Senior Network & Cloud Engineer in GT&O, you will partner with product owners... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Part time

    PGIM

    Newark, NJ
    2 days ago
  •  ...involvement in technology innovation, ERP and CRM counselling, Product Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Management, SOA, BPM, Data...  ...Function as a WAN/LAN technology expert in the tier 3 global networks operations team. - Design/Architect networks for Petfood... 
    Suggested
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Worldwide
    Relocation

    USM Systems

    Jersey City, NJ
    3 days ago
  • Telecom is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support the nationwide deployment and maintenance of virtual Cable Modem Termination Systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network operations, particularly with Unix/Linux systems, scripting, and... 

    GCS Recruitment

    Newark, NJ
    22 hours ago
  • $67.7k - $90.27k

     ...Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network...  ...connectivity, join us today. The Role The Network Inventory GIS Engineer supports the organization’s GIS network inventory. This role is... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Remote work
    Work from home

    Lumen

    Elizabeth, NJ
    2 days ago
  • Job ID: 20149464Reference Number: 23-01155Title: Network EngineerLocation: Iselin, NJ, 08830Posted Date: 2023-07-13Company: HAN Staffingnetwork

    HAN Staffing

    Iselin, NJ
    4 days ago
  • Job ID: 20276679Reference Number: 23-01259Title: Connectivity & Network Engineer_L3Location: Iselin, NJ, 08830Posted Date: 2023-08-04Company: HAN StaffingConnectivity & Network Engineer_L3

    HAN Staffing

    Iselin, NJ
    4 days ago
  • Job ID: 19162774Reference Number: 23-00516Title: Network EngineerLocation: Iselin, NJ, 08830Posted Date: 2023-03-09Company: HAN Staffing Role: Network Engineer Design, develop and deploy LAN/WAN network infrastructure Responsible for 3rd level troubleshooting for all... 
    Shift work

    HAN Staffing

    Iselin, NJ
    4 days ago
  • Job ID: 19887794Reference Number: 23-00968Title: Senior Network EngineerLocation: Iselin, NJ, 08830Posted Date: 2023-06-04Company: HAN Staffingnet

    HAN Staffing

    Iselin, NJ
    4 days ago
  • Job ID: 24633021Reference Number: 25-00081Title: Principal AWS Networking EngineerLocation: Iselin, NJ, 08830Posted Date: 2025-02-04Company: HAN StaffingPrincipal AWS Networking Engineer

    HAN Staffing

    Iselin, NJ
    4 days ago
  • $112k - $209k

     ...Gates LLP is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join the firm. The Senior Security Engineer...  ...• Possess solid knowledge of enterprise networking, operating systems, network security,...  ...threat hunting, and cyber threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)•... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement
    Local area
    Remote work

    K&L Gates

    Newark, NJ
    2 days ago
  • $87.2k - $124.5k

     ...At Provident Bank, we are committed to enhancing our customer and employees’ experience.    POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and optimization of the enterprise network infrastructure and provides... 
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Provident Bank

    Woodbridge, NJ
    a month ago
  •  ...You will build, train, and lead a small team. We are hiring an engineer who leads from the floor: someone who came up as a field technician...  ...of equipment.Build workstations per established procedures.Network and Infrastructure OperationsTroubleshoot network connectivity... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Shift work

    Kroll

    Secaucus, NJ
    2 days ago
  •  ...the core problems and help solve them at both a tactical and operational level. The ideal candidate...  ...Testing, Red Teaming, Risk Management, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Architecture, and Data Privacy. Familiarity with network architecture concepts, including cloud architectures... 

    JP Morgan Chase

    Jersey City, NJ
    2 days ago
  • $121.2k - $199.2k

     ...readiness to ensure the reliability and availability of critical business applications. Job Specific QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; 8+ years of relevant experience... 
    Permanent employment
    Local area
    Remote work
    Work from home
    Flexible hours
    3 days per week

    Public Service Enterprise Group

    Newark, NJ
    2 days ago
  • $121.2k - $199.2k

     ...opportunity identification, value cases and business innovation portfolio development.Job Specific QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or Information Sciences preferred, or related field.... 
    Permanent employment
    Work experience placement
    Local area
    Remote work
    Work from home
    Flexible hours
    3 days per week

    Public Service Enterprise Group

    Newark, NJ
    1 day ago
  •  ...including WebMD, Medscape, Krames, PulsePoint, Vitals, The Wellness Network, Mercury Healthcare, and Healthwise—offers comprehensive...  ...work, and tracking the Epic platform roadmap so that product and engineering can stay ahead of it. This is a senior, client-facing... 
    Full time
    Part time
    Flexible hours

    WebMD

    Newark, NJ
    4 days ago
  • $175k - $225k

    TransCore (TRN), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking a Sr. Director of Quality Engineering (BOS Product Group) to join our team in...  ...decision-making.Qualifications:Demonstrated strategic and tactical leadership with a track record of delivering high-quality enterprise... 
    Full time
    Flexible hours

    TransCore

    Union, NJ
    22 hours ago
  • Job Title Network Engineer Company Telecom Contract 12+ Months Role Hybrid - 4 days onsite in a week Job Description A telecom network is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support lab‑based testing, configuration, and validation of network technologies that... 
    Contract work

    GCS Recruitment

    Jersey City, NJ
    2 days ago
  •  ...maintenance, documentation and overall health of the corporate network infrastructure. The primary responsibility of this individual...  ...maintain network infrastructure Provide third level network engineering support Escalate to third party support, ensure vendor compliance... 
    Temporary work
    Local area
    Remote work

    Sonoma Consulting Inc.

    Jersey City, NJ
    3 days ago
  • $207k - $270k

     ...CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at .What You'll Do:The Backbone & Edge team is responsible for the engineering and operational excellence of CoreWeave's global backbone network. As a Staff Network Engineer, you will drive the design, deployment, automation, and reliability... 
    Permanent employment
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Casual work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    CoreWeave

    Livingston, NJ
    1 day ago
  • About Honest Networks Honest Networks is dedicated to delivering high-quality and affordable internet service as a catalyst for community...  ...more at About The Role Honest Networks is hiring a Network Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. This is a hybrid, full-time... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Honest Networks

    Jersey City, NJ
    22 hours ago
  •  ...designing Created LLD Develop and Unit test the features Ensure timely delivery Qualifications B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field of study with 3 years experience. Strong analytical skills and exceptional problem-solving skills. Excellent... 

    SoftNice

    Jersey City, NJ
    1 day ago
  • $90k - $95k

     ...services. The company connects customers to its extensive carrier network, internal ground fleet and airline via its proprietary, digital...  ...and personal growth to be achieved. What You’ll Do The Network Engineer is part of a Network and Voice team responsible for... 
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Socket

    Belleville, NJ
    4 days ago
  • Network Monitoring : These network resources would be responsible for monitoring the network for the period of the contract. This would involve using network monitoring tools to track network traffic, identify any network issues or security threats, and take corrective... 
    Contract work

    TechDigital Group

    Berkeley Heights, NJ
    3 days ago
  • 5 + years Jersey City or Delaware. Role summary: Design and deliver secure, scalable networking for onboarded applications, including segmentation and hybrid connectivity patterns. Key responsibilities: Build/operate VPC/Shared VPC, subnets, routes, firewall policies,... 

    Value Innovation Labs

    Jersey City, NJ
    1 day ago
  •  ...A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.Job Summary:This role is for a member of the MUFG Bank Enterprise Network Engineering and Operations team and will provide collaboration and support within the team and across IT to ensure that load balancing and... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    1 day per week

    MUFG

    Jersey City, NJ
    3 days ago
  • Validation Engineer - Telematics & Connectivity Location: Atlanta, GA Key Responsibilities Perform full vehicle and telematics ECU updates (flashing, coding, activation). Execute E2E, FROP, regression, and exploratory tests across various vehicle models. Create, update... 

    Expedite Talent Solutions

    Bloomfield, NJ
    2 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Tactical Network - Engineer. Be the first to apply!