Network Engineer

Aviation Systems Engineering Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned ESOP

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Veteran-friendly employer

Thriving employee culture

Job summary

Aviation Systems Engineering Company is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and sustain enterprise and tactical networks for Navy LVC training systems. You will manage both classified and unclassified networks, configure routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, and ensure high availability across multiple locations.

Responsibilities include supporting connectivity between live platforms and simulators, implementing boundary defenses, RMF compliance, and aiding cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field and a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructures.
• Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems within enterprise or 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.

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.

Skills

Enterprise network design

Router/Switch/Firewall configuration

Network monitoring & troubleshooting

RMF compliance

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/CE/Cybersecurity

Tools

DISA STIGs

Job description

Description

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.

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.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field and a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructures.
• 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.

Certification Requirements

• Current DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification required (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, GSEC, or equivalent).

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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 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.

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.