Network Design Engineer

Job DescriptionNetwork Engineer - Satellite Ground SystemsActive DoD Secret Clearance RequiredLocation: 100% onsite in Scottsdale, AZJoin a leading federal defense contractor on a mission-critical program protecting national security through advanced Satellite Ground Systems. This is your opportunity to design, build, and own enterprise networks that directly support critical defense operations, working alongside a skilled, close-knit team on high-visibility deployments that matter.Why This Role:You will not just maintain networks, you will architect them from the ground up. This position offers hands-on ownership of complex systems, direct exposure to leadership, and a clear path to grow your technical expertise across multiple classification levels and environments. If you want real impact and real variety in your work, this is it.Travel:Up to 50%, with surges tied to site equipment deployments. Primary deployment locations are Grand Forks AFB, ND and Redstone Arsenal, AL. A valid US Passport is required, as some travel may extend beyond the US.What You Will Do:Design and document network architecture, then bring it to life by installing components and configuring services to meet mission requirementsAnalyze network topologies, traffic patterns, and capacity needs to support monitoring, maintenance, and real-time troubleshooting during critical eventsServe as a key member of the network team between deployments, owning operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting across networks of varying classification levelsImplement security configurations, run diagnostics, identify corrective actions, and keep clear, organized documentation of all changesGet hands-on installing devices in equipment racks and user workspacesWork primarily in an office setting, with additional time in a raised floor computing environmentRequired Skills:Must be US Citizen due to work being performedMust have an active DoD Secret clearanceBachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Technology (provided it is a Science degree, e.g., Bachelors of Science - Information technology), Mathematics field plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.Certifications (preferred): Juniper Networks Certified Administrator (JNCIA-Junos, JNCIPis) or Cisco CCNPCertified DOD 8570.1-M IAT Level 2 - preferred.Experience integrating and configuring switches, routers, firewalls and gateways in data communications systems with IP v4 and associated TCP and UDP protocols preferredStrong written skills to include development and maintenance of documentation for network, system, operations, etc.Flexible to travel up to 50% during times of site equipment deployments in US (primary locations Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota and Redstone Arsenal, AL). Valid passport is preferredMust have experience with one or more of the following technologies: Juniper firewall devices, Palo Alto or CiscoMust have experience with Multicast, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, etc.)Experience with vulnerability scanning, hardening, and resolution of findingsStrong troubleshooting experienceFamiliarity with public cloud computing networking and services, including AWSFamiliarity with VMware vSphere and virtual machines - preferredFamiliarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system - preferred