Network Engineer MQ-9 Enterprise

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 110,000-140,000

Engineer the Networks Behind Global MQ-9 Operations

Join the team responsible for designing, sustaining, and securing the enterprise networks that support MQ-9 Reaper operations worldwide.

As a Network Engineer supporting the MQ-9 Enterprise Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC), you will provide advanced engineering, troubleshooting, and sustainment support for the global infrastructure that enables aircraft command and control, ISR data dissemination, SATCOM transport, and secure communications across multiple classified and unclassified environments.

This position supports real-world military operations and offers the opportunity to work with enterprise routing, switching, cybersecurity, encrypted transport systems, and mission-critical network architectures.

If you enjoy solving complex networking challenges, working with advanced Cisco technologies, and supporting a mission that operates around the clock, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact.

What You'll Work With

• Cisco enterprise routing and switching
• OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and advanced routing architectures
• Multicast and video transport networks
• SATCOM communications systems
• HAIPE and encrypted transport technologies
• Boundary and cross-domain architectures
• Juniper CTP transport systems
• Enterprise cybersecurity and compliance initiatives

Key Responsibilities

Network Engineering

• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise network solutions supporting MQ-9 operations
• Engineer and maintain routing environments utilizing OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and redundancy protocols
• Support multicast, video transport, and ISR dissemination architectures
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and transport devices
• Evaluate network performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and resiliency

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Serve as a Tier 3 escalation point for complex network issues
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during mission-impacting outages and degraded operations
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning
• Coordinate with Air Force stakeholders, site personnel, and mission partners

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• Support RMF, ATO, and cybersecurity sustainment efforts
• Implement STIG hardening and vulnerability remediation activities
• Validate configuration baselines and enterprise security controls
• Support enterprise modernization and technology refresh initiatives

Enterprise Modernization

• Evaluate new technologies and emerging mission requirements
• Support infrastructure upgrades and capability integrations
• Maintain enterprise network documentation, diagrams, and engineering standards
• Provide technical recommendations to improve performance, security, and scalability

Minimum Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Security+ CE (or equivalent IAT Level II certification)
• 5+ years of network engineering or advanced network administration experience
• Strong Cisco routing and switching experience
• Experience with OSPF, BGP, VLANs, routing protocols, and network troubleshooting
• Ability to work in a mission-focused operational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA or CCNP Certification
• Experience with multicast routing and video transport networks
• Juniper, Palo Alto, or firewall administration experience
• SATCOM, ISR, aviation, or military communications experience
• Experience with HAIPE, TACLANE, or encrypted transport systems
• Network architecture and design experience
• Experience supporting DoD enterprise networks

Why Join Us?

• Support real-world MQ-9 operations worldwide
• Work with advanced enterprise networking technologies
• Solve complex engineering and troubleshooting challenges
• Influence network modernization and capability improvements
• Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple mission areas
• Gain exposure to large-scale classified and mission-critical network environments

Location: Creech Air Force Base, Nevada

Work Environment: On-Site at the MQ-9 Enterprise Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC)

Schedule: Mission-focused operational environment supporting 24/7 global operations

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Certification Required: Security+ CE (IAT Level II)

Preferred Certifications: CCNA, CCNP Enterprise

If you're a network professional looking to support one of the Air Force's most operationally critical missions while expanding your enterprise networking expertise, we'd like to hear from you.