Network Engineer

Socket.dev; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned company

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

ASEC provides mission-driven IT and engineering services and seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and sustain Navy LVC network infrastructure. You will support real-time data exchange, distributed simulation, and large-scale exercises with DoD standards on-site in Lexington Park, MD, with occasional travel to Virginia Beach.

Responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems; ensuring security, RMF compliance, and timely

Qualifications

• Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems within DoD environments.
• Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks with network segmentation and boundary defense.
• Proficient in monitoring, performance optimization, and troubleshooting for dispersed locations.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives, including RMF, audits, and DoD requirements.
• Experience supporting operational events requiring timely resolution of network issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise and tactical network architectures.
• Support classified and unclassified training networks.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and NM systems.
• Maintain network availability across dispersed training locations.
• Support connectivity between live platforms, simulators, and remote participants.
• Implement boundary defense solutions and network segmentation.
• Maintain firewall rules and access controls.
• Support cybersecurity audits, vulnerability remediation, RMF compliance.
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and security incidents; lead during major events.
• Monitor network health during exercises and resolve issues promptly.
• This position may require up to 25% annual travel.

Skills

DoD environments

Enterprise networks

Network security

RMF compliance

Cybersecurity

Network monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

CEH

Cloud+

GCIH

GICSP

GCES

Security+

SSCP

Tools

Network management systems

Firewalls

Load balancers

DISA STIGs

RMF

Job description

Description

What You'll Do:

The Network Engineer will be part of a team responsible for the design, implementation, security, and sustainment of the network infrastructure supporting Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems. In this role, you will maintain complex enterprise and tactical networks that enable distributed simulation environments, real-time data exchange, and large-scale combat training exercises involving Navy, Joint, and coalition participants.

This position will be based fully on-site at our Lexington Park, MD office. Periodic travel to the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, VA, where the Global LVC Operations Center is located, will be required. Candidates interested in relocating to the Virginia Beach area may also have the option to work from the government site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise and tactical network architectures.
• Support classified and unclassified training networks.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems.
• Maintain network availability and performance across geographically dispersed training locations.
• Support connectivity between live platforms, simulators, command centers, and remote training participants.
• Implement boundary defense solutions and network segmentation.
• Maintain firewall rules and access controls.
• Support cybersecurity audits, vulnerability remediation, and RMF compliance.
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and security incidents. Serve as a technical lead during major fleet and coalition training events.
• Monitor network health throughout exercises.
• Rapidly resolve connectivity issues affecting training realism and operational objectives.
• This position may require up to 25% annual travel.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems within enterprise or Department of Defense (DoD) environments.
• Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks, including implementing network segmentation, boundary defense solutions, firewall rule management, and secure remote connectivity.
• Working knowledge of network monitoring, performance optimization, and troubleshooting techniques to maintain reliable connectivity across geographically dispersed locations.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives, including vulnerability remediation, RMF compliance, security audits, and implementation of DISA STIGs and other DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience supporting operational events, exercises, or mission-critical activities requiring timely resolution of network issues to maintain system availability and performance.

Education and Certification Requirements:

Qualified candidates should have one of the following:

1. A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems or Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
2. One of the following industry certifications: CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GCES, Security+, or SSCP.

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000, commensurate with an individual’s experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what’s right for the Warfighter—plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.