Network Engineer

Network EngineerPosition Overview: We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the monitoring, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of complex communications and network infrastructure in a 24/7 operational environment. In this role, you will work closely with engineering, operations, and support teams to ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of mission-critical network systems. The ideal candidate has experience supporting telecommunications, networking, satellite communications, or other high-availability environments and is passionate about operational excellence, problem solving, and continuous improvement. This role requires strong technical expertise, collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities:Support the design, implementation, maintenance, and sustainment of network operations infrastructure.Monitor network health, performance, and service availability across multiple communications systems and platforms.Support incident management, problem management, monitoring, response, and operational reporting processes.Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve network and service issues in collaboration with engineering and operations teams.Escalate and communicate service-impacting issues to appropriate stakeholders.Participate in outage response, service restoration, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities.Develop and implement monitoring procedures, operational processes, and best practices to improve service reliability.Analyze operational reports and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.Collaborate with hardware, software, and operations teams to maintain and enhance network performance.Assist with the implementation of operational readiness activities for new technologies and network capabilities.Support the development and delivery of technical training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.Maintain operational documentation, procedures, and technical records.Contribute to achieving established service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).Skills: secure networks, cyber, incident detection, network architecture, clearance, satellite communicationTop Skills Details: secure networks, cyber, incident detection, network architecture, clearanceAdditional Skills & Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, telecommunications, computer science, or a related technical discipline.Relevant industry certifications are a plus (CCNA, Network+, ITIL, or equivalent).Experience: A minimum of 10 years of experience supporting network operations, telecommunications, infrastructure operations, or related technical environments.Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systems.Experience with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response.Experience working within cross-functional engineering and operations teams.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with telecommunications, wireless, cellular, satellite communications, or large-scale network environments.Experience supporting Network Operations Center (NOC) environments.Familiarity with network performance monitoring and analytics tools.Experience with operational infrastructure maintenance and support.Knowledge of incident management, problem management, and service management best practices.Experience supporting infrastructure integration, deployment, and sustainment activities.Experience with process automation and operational improvement initiatives.Familiarity with ground infrastructure, communications systems, or distributed network architectures.Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Proven ability to work successfully within cross-functional and multicultural environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to issue resolution. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of documentation and operational activities. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.Experience Level: Expert LevelJob Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Lanham, MD.Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $190000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. AST offers benefits as it is a direct roleWorkplace Type: This is a hybrid position in Lanham,MD.Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.