Network Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development

Flexible work schedules

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A technology and engineering services company is seeking a Network Engineer II to support the Navy in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network architectures. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field, along with strong skills in network technologies and protocols. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $85k to $150k based on experience and provides opportunities for career development and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in network engineering or related field.
• Experience with network technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs).
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).

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.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing

Switching

Firewalls

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

Network automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CCIE

Security+

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Network Engineer II positions in Tidewater, 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.