Tier II Network Engineer, Help Desk

Serve as the principal technical authority for mission-critical C2/ISR transport infrastructure supporting global SOCOM GAN operations Design, integrate, operate, and optimize transport architectures across SATCOM/baseband systems, ground gateways, terrestrial IP/MPLS/SDN networks, and enterprise transport solutions Provide technical leadership for network architecture, system integration, modernization, and operational sustainment Engineer and implement routing, switching,

SD-WAN

, ISP interconnects, and transport optimization using BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS Develop network architectures, technical designs, configuration standards, network diagrams, implementation plans, test procedures, and operational runbooks Lead site surveys, network installations, system integrations, cutovers, acceptance activities, and operational transitions Implement and maintain encryption, CSfC, secure network configurations, RMF documentation, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance artifacts Engineer monitoring, telemetry, automation, and operational visibility solutions Perform advanced troubleshooting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions Coordinate with TSOs, NOCs, cybersecurity teams, engineering, operations, program management, and program leadership Provide technical recommendations, engineering assessments, and subject matter expertise for secure global communications infrastructure Requirements Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/access and ability to maintain the required clearance U.S. Citizenship required Master's degree in Computer Engineering with a concentration in Network Security and/or Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in Network/Web Security, or equivalent combination of education and experience Seven (7) or more years of experience supporting SOCOM GAN programs as a Principal Communications/IT Engineer or equivalent senior technical role Ten (10) or more years of experience implementing Department of Defense Information Assurance (IA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and secure network architectures Advanced experience designing, implementing, and sustaining SATCOM/baseband, ground gateway, terrestrial IP/MPLS/SDN networks, routing architectures, and enterprise communications infrastructure Active professional-level networking certification such as CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP, SD-WAN certification, or equivalent technical certification Experience implementing and optimizing routing protocols, QoS, MPLS, SD-WAN, network monitoring, telemetry, automation, and enterprise transport technologies Experience developing network architecture documentation, configuration standards, test procedures, RMF artifacts, STIG documentation, and operational engineering products Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills MCSE certification or equivalent enterprise infrastructure certification preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in designing, integrating, and optimizing secure transport architectures for mission-critical communications, with a strong focus on SATCOM/baseband systems and advanced networking protocols. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, ensure compliance with security standards, and provide strategic recommendations for global operations. Highest-signal resume keywords Network Architecture Design Routing Protocol Implementation SATCOM/Baseband Systems Risk Management Framework (RMF) Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance Hard Skills BGP OSPF MPLS SD-WAN QoS Network Monitoring Telemetry Automation Transport Optimization Incident Response Soft Skills Analytical Skills Troubleshooting Communication Leadership Certifications & Qualifications CCNP Enterprise

JNCIP

SD-WAN Certification MCSE Certification Industry Keywords Department of Defense Information Assurance Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) SOCOM GAN Programs Operational Sustainment Technical Leadership Tools & Technologies IP/MPLS Networks Ground Gateways Enterprise Transport Solutions Secure Network Configurations Vulnerability Remediation #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor