Network Engineer

Phase2 Technology; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a seasoned Network Engineer based in Lorton, Virginia. This role includes developing network solutions for USG and commercial clients, with responsibilities covering network design, system interoperability, and security. Candidates should have substantial experience in network engineering and required security clearances.

The offered salary ranges from $99,000 to $225,000 annually, complemented by a robust benefits package, including health, life, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with Linux systems.
• Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Craft and develop network solutions for clients.
• Upgrade and maintain enterprise-wide infrastructure.
• Serve as an advisor on mission-critical projects.

Skills

Network engineering

Linux systems

Cryptographic equipment

AWS Gov Cloud

C5ISR Systems

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Cisco hardware

Palo Alto firewalls

VMWare

Job description

Job Number: R0241510

Network Engineer

Overview

A well‑designed network is critical to move data and enable the USG and commercial partners to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That's why we need you, a seasoned network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network needs for all branches of the USG and commercial partners, and some international customers. You will handle multiple integration projects as well as take a lead role in time to showcase to potential customers.

As a network engineer on our team, you'll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi‑protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation's defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You'll upgrade or develop enterprise‑wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission‑critical network systems.

You’ll apply your expertise in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi‑protocol label switching, gateway protocol, virtual routing, and forwarding as you guide our team of problem‑solvers to help the DoD and other partners evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies.

Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in Crytographic equipment, cryptography, key management, software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, virtual routing and forwarding, Juniper SSR, AWS Gov Cloud you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission‑critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you'll make an impact on national security missions.

Advance your career with us as we help develop new emerging Edge Technologies and products to best serve our USG customers.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

Qualifications – Required

• 8+ years of experience in network engineering
• 3+ years of experience with Linux systems
• 2+ years of experience with ATAK Devices, SATCOM and Fiber systems, or VMWare
• Knowledge of C5ISR Systems maintainer and Kubernetes
• Ability to work in AWS Gov Cloud and Edge Node device
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD Approved 8570 Information Assurance Technician Level II (IAT-II) Certification, including CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, or SSCP Certification

Qualifications – Preferred

• 10+ years of experience in network engineering
• 3+ years of experience with Department of Defense clients and their systems in a secure Government space
• Knowledge of JBoss, RHEL, or PodMan to build containers
• Ability to develop Linux‑based solutions using scripting and Bash to automate solutions
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Security Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). Full benefit package includes health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, plus paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. This posting will close within 90 days of posting date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.