Senior Network Engineer

Jobtailor; Ramstein-Miesenbach; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced network engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure DoD network architectures at a high-security facility in Germany. The role requires strong hands-on experience with DoD environments, network protocols, and security practices.

The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, develop architecture blueprints, and ensure compliance with stringent security standards. A TES accreditation and TS/SCI clearance are required or obtainable, with opportunities to

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Extensive experience in network design and troubleshooting.
• Deep knowledge of DoD network environments and security requirements.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and VPNs.
• Experience with virtualization and SDN is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TES Accreditation and TS/SCI clearance.

Aufgaben

• Design, plan, and lead network engineering tasks and systems for high-security centers.
• Define engineering priorities and lead optimization initiatives.
• Develop network design documentation and detailed schematics.
• Create architecture blueprints with security, redundancy, and scalability.
• Lead network integration and troubleshooting across complex environments.
• Build automation for network devices and deployment processes.
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIG and security standards.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across hardware and software domains.

Kenntnisse

Network design

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Security principles

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD or JD in related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Juniper Hardware

Network Monitoring Tools

Security Auditing Tools

Jobbeschreibung

• Design, plan, and lead network engineering tasks and systems supporting USAFE-AFAFRICA/A6’s BlackNet Operations Center
• Define engineering and corrective-action priorities for the network engineering team and lead optimization initiatives
• Design network systems for current and future organizational requirements
• Provide network architecture specifications and detailed schematics, including topology diagrams, IP addressing schemes, and segmentation plans
• Develop network design documentation, technical specifications, implementation plans, and configuration standards
• Create architecture blueprints incorporating security, redundancy, and scalability
• Plan present and future capacity requirements through modeling and forecasting
• Manage and expand network interconnections, co-location sites, points of presence, and deployments to Top Secret datacenters
• Improve network performance and reliability using system performance metrics
• Lead network integration and troubleshooting across complex environments
• Collaborate with hardware, software, network, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Build automation for network devices, operational tools, and deployment processes
• Research and specify network hardware and software
• Conduct performance testing and optimization to meet service level agreements
• Maintain expertise in network and computer hardware/software interconnection and interfacing
• Perform or develop schedules for on-call support for IT networking outages and maintenance reporting
• Ensure compliance with DISA STIG Checklist and other security standards
• Configure and maintain network access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Support security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Maintain certification and accreditation documentation
• Apply security patches and updates according to organizational policies
• Perform additional duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• Full understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the networking field
• General knowledge of cybersecurity, systems administration, and cloud computing
• Expert knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, VRF, SRV6, VPNs, spanning tree, and VLANs
• Proficiency in network design principles and architecture frameworks
• Deep understanding of OSI model and protocol stack interactions
• Knowledge of network security principles, technologies, and best practices
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies and software-defined networking
• Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity planning for networks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex network issues
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical network solutions
• Strategic thinking to align network architecture with organizational objectives
• Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) to live and work in Germany
• Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and obtain/maintain additional clearance or accesses required by specific customer requirements
• Bonus: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field
• Bonus: Industry certifications such as JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIP-ENT, or JNCIE-ENT
• Bonus: Additional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent
• Bonus: 2–4 years of hands-on network engineering experience, including configuring and supporting Juniper hardware
• Bonus: Experience with Department of Defense network environments and security requirements
• Bonus: Background working with Top Secret systems and secure network infrastructure
• Bonus: Familiarity with government compliance frameworks and standards
• Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in network engineering, including design, optimization, and troubleshooting of complex network systems. Proficient in network security principles and compliance standards, with a strong ability to align technical solutions with organizational objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Network Design Principles
• Networking Protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS)
• Network Security Principles
• Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA)
• TS/SCI Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Network Architecture Specifications
• Topology Diagrams
• IP Addressing Schemes
• Segmentation Plans
• Performance Testing
• Automation for Network Devices
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Cloud Computing
• Virtualization Technologies
• Configuration Standards

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Strategic Thinking
• Excellent Troubleshooting Capabilities
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• JNCIA-Junos
• JNCIS-ENT
• JNCIP-ENT
• JNCIE-ENT
• CCNA
• CCNP
• CCIE

Industry Keywords

• Department of Defense
• DISA STIG Checklist
• Cybersecurity
• Secure Network Infrastructure
• Government Compliance Frameworks

Tools & Technologies

• Juniper Hardware
• Network Monitoring Tools
• Operational Tools
• Security Auditing Tools
• Performance Metrics