Network Engineer II - Secure Global Networks (DoD/Navy)

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 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.