Army Network Design Engineer — Modernization & Documentation

VTG Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Washington, DC is seeking a Network Design Engineer to translate site survey data into executable network designs and installation packages for Army modernization programs. You will develop as-is and to-be architectures, create engineering artifacts, and coordinate with survey teams, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and government stakeholders to ensure compliant, deliverable designs.

The role requires 5+ years of enterprise network design experience and ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, engineering, or deploying enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience developing network architecture and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of Routing and Switching, TCP/IP Networking, VLAN Design, Network Segmentation, Enterprise LAN/WAN Technologies, Voice, Data, and Wireless Infrastructure.
• Experience developing Network Diagrams, Engineering Installation Plans, Design Packages, Technical Documentation, Bills of Material.
• Experience converting field survey data into engineering solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into executable engineering designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze site survey reports, field notes, photographs, inventory data, and existing network documentation.
• Develop site-specific network modernization designs and engineering solutions.
• Produce logical and physical network diagrams.
• Develop engineering installation plans (EIPs) and implementation packages.
• Create 'as-is' and 'to-be' network architecture documentation.
• Develop rack elevations, equipment layouts, cable plans, and connectivity diagrams.
• Support development of implementation, migration, transition, and cutover plans.
• Generate contract deliverables required to support design reviews and customer approvals.
• Prepare bill of materials (BOMs) and equipment recommendations.
• Validate designs against Army standards, security requirements, and program guidance.
• Coordinate with site survey teams to resolve data gaps and technical questions.
• Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and engineering working groups.
• Support technical reviews of implementation packages prior to field deployment.

Skills

Routing/ Switching

TCP/IP

VLAN Design

Network Segmentation

LAN/WAN Technologies

Documentation

Job description

VTG Defense in Washington, DC is seeking a Network Design Engineer to translate site survey data into executable network designs and installation packages for Army modernization programs. You will develop as-is and to-be architectures, create engineering artifacts, and coordinate with survey teams, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and government stakeholders to ensure compliant, deliverable designs.

The role requires 5+ years of enterprise network design experience and ability to obtain a