Network Engineer

ASEC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASEC in Virginia Beach seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and sustain complex enterprise and DoD networks that support Navy LVC training. You will enable real-time data exchange and large‑scale exercises across distributed environments.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/CE/Cybersecurity with at least six years of experience and an active DoD Top Secret clearance; DoD IAT II certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field with at least six years of professional network design/implementation experience.
• Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and NM systems in enterprise/DoD environments.
• Experience with classified/unclassified networks, including segmentation, boundary defense, and secure remote connectivity.
• Knowledge of network monitoring, performance optimization, and troubleshooting across dispersed locations.
• Experience supporting RMF compliance, vulnerability remediation, and DISA STIGs.

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 and performance across dispersed locations.
• Support connectivity between live platforms, simulators, command centers, and participants.
• Implement boundary defense solutions and network segmentation.
• Maintain firewall rules and access controls.
• Support cybersecurity audits and RMF compliance.
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and lead during major events.
• Rapidly resolve connectivity issues affecting training realism.

Skills

Network design

Network troubleshooting

Network security

Education

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

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Load balancers

Network management systems

Job description

What You'll Do

As a Network Engineer, you 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. 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; act as technical lead during major fleet and coalition training events.
• Monitor network health throughout exercises.
• Rapidly resolve connectivity issues affecting training realism and operational objectives.

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 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).

Additional Competencies

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communication 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.