Network Engineer II

Saalex; Tidewater (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & V

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex Corporation seeks a Network Engineer II to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable network architectures across DoD-scale environments in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, supporting integration, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Must have 3–5 years’ experience, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and appropriate certifications. U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in network engineering or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with network technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs).
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Security+ depending on level).

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain network configurations for routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Support network integration and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot network issues and support performance tuning.
• Assist with implementation of security controls and compliance with STIGs.
• Support documentation and engineering changes.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing

Switching

Firewalls

VPNs

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

CCNA

CCNP

CCIE

Security+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Networking/Engineering

Tools

Cisco IOS

Network automation

SDN

Job description

Saalex Corporationis seeking multipleNetwork Engineer II inTidewater, VA and San Diego, CA.Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type:Contingent on Contract Award.

Salary:$85k-$150k (depending on experience)

The Network Engineer II supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable network architectures across global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments. This role focuses on network engineering, integration, and optimization of enterprise and tactical network systems.

Essential Functions:

• Implement and maintain network configurations for routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Support network integration and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot network issues and support performance tuning.
• Assist with implementation of security controls and compliance with STIGs.
• Support documentation and engineering changes.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required:

• 3–5 years of experience in network engineering or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with network technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs).
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Security+ depending on level).

Desired:

• Experience supporting DoD or Navy network engineering environments.
• Familiarity with network automation, scripting, or SDN technologies.
• Experience with secure network architectures and boundary protection systems.

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design and implement scalable network solutions.

Security Clearance:

• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance. Active clearances preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

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• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan