Lab & Deployment Network Engineer for Army Modernization

VTG; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking a mid-level Network Engineer to support U.S. Army network modernization from our Washington, DC lab. You will help plan, stage, test, deploy and train on network infrastructure solutions including routing, switching, voice, security and wireless technologies.

You will work with Government and contractor teams, participate in design validation and implementation planning, and occasionally travel to Army installations to support deployments and customer training, with 25-40% travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise network infrastructure environments.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco-based routing and switching.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/VLANs, routing protocols and network troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience supporting network installation, migration, or modernization projects.
• Ability to read and understand network diagrams and engineering documentation.
• Experience developing technical documentation and implementation procedures.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in lab and field environments.
• Active Secret Clearance and willingness to travel 25-40%.

Responsibilities

• Operate the network integration and test lab daily.
• Configure, stage, and validate routers, switches, and related network infra.
• Build and maintain lab environments used for testing, troubleshooting, and training.
• Participate in engineering reviews, design validation, and implementation planning.
• Develop network configurations, implementation procedures, test plans, and documentation.
• Conduct system integration testing and support troubleshooting prior to deployment.
• Support Army customer training events following implementation activities.
• Travel to Army installations to assist with deployments and demonstrations.
• Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, and implementation teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain configuration records and support configuration management processes.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve deployment efficiency and readiness.

Skills

Cisco routing

Cisco switching

TCP/IP

LAN/VLANs

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer communication

Independent work

Active Secret Clearance

Travel readiness

Education

CCNA Certification

Top Secret Clearance

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Cisco ISR

Cisco Nexus

Firewall technologies

Wireless deployments

Job description

VTG is seeking a mid-level Network Engineer to support U.S. Army network modernization from our Washington, DC lab. You will help plan, stage, test, deploy and train on network infrastructure solutions including routing, switching, voice, security and wireless technologies.

You will work with Government and contractor teams, participate in design validation and implementation planning, and occasionally travel to Army installations to support deployments and customer training, with 25-40% travel.