Network Engineer

ManTech; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Norfolk, VA seeks a seasoned Network Engineer to support Navy NETTN operations on-site. You will design, install, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise networks and microwave links across several enclaves.

The role requires 7+ years in DoD environments, CCNP/CCIE, CSWF/DoD 8140/8570, and strong security expertise. You will serve as SME for microwave data link design and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable network solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience as a network engineer within a U.S. Government environment, DoD strongly preferred.
• CSWF requirements with current baseline and CE/OS certifications.
• IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570 (e.g. CompTia Sec+)
• Knowledge of network standards, protocols, security, and applications; network architecture and infrastructure; WAN/LAN concepts
• CCNP Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide network security support to Navy NETTN and related networks.
• Ensure uninterrupted connectivity by planning, installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise networks across multiple enclaves.
• Develop and maintain system configurations, disaster recovery plans, and security postures.
• Serve as SME for microwave data link design, implementation, operation, and maintenance.
• Lead planning and engineering of complex microwave radio networks for performance and scalability.
• Perform link budget analysis, path profiling, frequency planning, interference analysis, and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of microwave solutions.

Skills

Network engineering

DoD environment

CSWF / CE/OS certifications

IAT II level (SECNAV 5239.2 / DoD 8140

CCNP Certification

CCIE Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / IT

Tools

Cloud-based network management platforms

NOSC/NOC familiarity

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Engineer to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This role is 100% on-site.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Providing network security support to Navy operational and training networks focused specifically on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN)

• Ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity to customers and sites by planning and executing the installation of new capabilities, as well as operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure on enterprise managed networks including support of multiple network enclaves across classification levels

• Identifying and analyzing systems requirements, developing and maintaining system applications and security, developing and maintaining network configurations, as well as developing and maintaining a disaster recovery plan

• Serve as the primary technical authority and SME for all aspects of microwave data link design, implementation, operation, and maintenance.

• Lead the planning, design, and engineering of complex microwave radio networks, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Conduct detailed link budget analysis, path profiling, frequency planning, interference analysis, and capacity planning for new and existing microwave links.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network operations, field technicians, project managers, and vendors, to ensure seamless integration and deployment of microwave solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant work experience as a network engineer within a U.S. Government environment, DoD strongly preferred

• Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CSWF) requirements with current baseline and Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications

• Possess the necessary training, qualifications, and experience for the IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570 (ex. CompTia Sec+)

• Knowledge of network standards, protocols, security, and applications; capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, servers, transmission media, and related hardware; network architecture and infrastructure; local area and wide area networking principles and concepts including bandwidth management; network systems design, development, testing, installation, operations, management, and maintenance concepts and methods

• CCNP Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or other related field

• Experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) environment including help desk, customer communication, trouble ticketing, and issue resolution

• Familiarity with cloud-based network management platforms for microwave systems.

• CCIE Certification

Clearance Requirements:

• Must hold an active Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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