DoD Satellite Network Architect

SDFM; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SDFM is seeking a Network Engineer - Satellite Ground Systems for 100% onsite work in Scottsdale, AZ. You will design, implement, and secure enterprise networks to support national security missions, working across classified environments with DoD standards.

You will install hardware, configure routing/switching, and document changes, while traveling up to 50% for deployments at multiple sites. A DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Must be US Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Technology field; or a Master’s degree with relevant experience
• Certifications (preferred): Juniper JNCIA-Junos, JNCIPis or Cisco CCNP
• Experience configuring switches, routers, firewalls, and gateways with IP v4 and TCP/UDP protocols
• Strong documentation skills for network, system, and operations
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for site deployments (US)
• Experience with AWS, VMware, and Red Hat Linux is preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and document network architecture, install components, and configure services to meet mission requirements
• Analyze topologies, traffic patterns, and capacity needs for monitoring and troubleshooting
• Own operations and troubleshooting across networks of varying classification levels
• Implement security configurations and maintain documentation of changes
• Install devices in equipment racks and user workspaces
• Work in both office and raised floor computing environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during deployments

Skills

US Citizen

Active DoD Secret

Public cloud networking

VMware vSphere

Red Hat Linux

Networking protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Juniper JNCIA-Junos

Cisco CCNP

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

SDFM is seeking a Network Engineer - Satellite Ground Systems for 100% onsite work in Scottsdale, AZ. You will design, implement, and secure enterprise networks to support national security missions, working across classified environments with DoD standards.

You will install hardware, configure routing/switching, and document changes, while traveling up to 50% for deployments at multiple sites. A DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.