Network Engineer – DoD Secret Clearance (Hybrid)

Astrion; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Astrion seeks a Network Engineer to join AFRL RAPID Lab at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will serve as the network SME, shaping requirements, architectures, and verifications for resilient space-system networks. The role emphasizes security, lifecycle support, and collaboration with government stakeholders.

The position requires DoD experience, U.S. citizenship, and a Secret clearance. On-site with hybrid/remote option, ~10% travel, full-time commitment.

Qualifikationen

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• DoD Secret clearance.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant technical engineering experience.
• Current networking certification such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Serve as network engineering subject matter expert for the RAPID program office.
• Translate mission needs into network requirements and support their lifecycle.
• Represent network interfaces in system architectures and program artifacts.
• Support network architecture development and trade studies for mission fit and security.
• Coordinate system and facility network requirements as distinct areas.
• Identify and document network interfaces, constraints, and dependencies.
• Participate in reviews and briefings; track actions to closure.
• Review deliverables for consistency with requirements and decisions.
• Support risk, issue, and opportunity management related to networks.
• Assess changes for impacts on network requirements and interfaces.
• Develop verification strategies, traceability, and test plans.
• Review test procedures and results for adequacy.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve dependencies and maintain alignment.
• Provide status updates to leadership and program documents.

Kenntnisse

Network security

Firewall management

VPNs

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

Router/Switch configuration

Network monitoring

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Communication

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related technical field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Networking equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Astrion seeks a Network Engineer to join AFRL RAPID Lab at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM. You will serve as the network SME, shaping requirements, architectures, and verifications for resilient space-system networks. The role emphasizes security, lifecycle support, and collaboration with government stakeholders.

The position requires DoD experience, U.S. citizenship, and a Secret clearance. On-site with hybrid/remote option, ~10% travel, full-time commitment.