Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Network Engineer plays a critical role in supporting DoD contracts and Joint Fires Network (JFN) infrastructure by providing expertise in network architecture and transport engineering. Partnering directly with customers, the engineer plans, designs, implements, and sustains secure communications and transport solutions that enable reliable data exchange across classified facilities and cloud environments. The role involves installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network equipment; monitoring system performance; and applying DoD Information Assurance policies. In addition, the engineer maintains a comprehensive library of engineering tools, produces detailed documentation and tutorials, and consistently applies leading‑edge standards and best practices to ensure a robust, compliant, and high‑performance networking environment.CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITESAble to perform the following independently, under minimum supervision:Design and implement communications solutions which can be deployed to field/remote locations to connect secure facilities and support the exchange of required data within a cloud environment and network solutions based on organizational needs and best practices.Assist in the designing and implementing of approved networking and transport solutions to support long-term Information System (IS) management goals. Installing and configuring network equipment and providing support to systems administrators.Configure and maintain network devices and services (routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless access points).Perform advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics to resolve complex network issues.Monitor computer systems and network performance, analyze traffic, and optimize for efficiency and security.Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and procedural guides.Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders on network planning, projects, and upgrades.Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers and support staff.Ensure compliance with security standards and organizational policies.Manage and maintain a library of network engineering tools, that can be used for system testing and diagnosis of network-related system issues both locally and abroad.Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts to the development, maintenance, and implementation of network engineering standards, procedures, and guidelines.Maintain current knowledge and implement best practices in networking security to offer the best solutions and protection to information systems.Produce documentation to support installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and operator usage of systems worked on.Contribute technical content and tutorials to product documentationSKILLS & ABILITIESPossess a deep understanding of:Five plus (5+) years of experience with implementation and understanding of Engineering principles in a professional environmentFive plus (5+) years of experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of network architecturesMaintain, configure, operate and troubleshoot complex electronic computer interface systems and network equipment (taclanes, firewalls, routers, switches)Networking protocolsNetwork monitoring tools and security implementationsCloud networking conceptsSecurity measures and frameworksAutomation tools for network managementCloud computing platforms, preferredWork in Agile Management systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence, GitLab)DoD Information Assurance (IA) policies to be applied to the design and maintenance of communications solutionsEDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSBachelor of Science in STEM field RequiredIAT Level III RequiredOS Certification RequiredCompTIA Security+ RequiredCisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) RequiredCisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) PreferredTYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS General office environmentComputer/Equipment lab Travel in support of distant end installations or break fix actions if they cannot be accomplished remotely. Such travel may be with limited (less than 3 days) noticePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMay be expected to lift up to 25 lbsFrequent use of keyboard and typingFrequent sitting and standingWORK SCHEDULE5/40The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.PAY RANGE$120,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually, DOEU.S. Citizenship is RequiredSECURITY CLEARANCECandidates must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph within last 5yr, or ability to pass CI polygraph within 6mo of hire and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer