Network Engineer, Journeyman (4724)

SMX; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 143,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

A technology services firm is hiring a Network Engineer, Journeyman to provide engineering support for the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program. This mid-senior level role requires a Bachelor's degree, active DoD Secret Clearance, and at least three years of relevant experience in network engineering. The successful candidate will develop multi-level security communications solutions and manage software workflows. The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,000 to $143,300, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance; TS/SCI eligible desired.
• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Understanding of developing strategic & tactical network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Perform Network Architecture functions with strong network engineering experience.
• Identify, formulate, design, and test practical solutions to engineering problems.
• Develop Systems Security artifacts for technology transfer.

Skills

Network engineering expertise

Cross-domain multi-level security communications solutions

Strategic & tactical network architecture

Software workflow design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field

Job description

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SMX is seeking a Network Architect to provide Engineering (Journeyman) support to the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program Office (PMA‑281) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The candidate will provide weapon system strategic & tactical networking and network architecture support to develop multi‑level security communications solutions for the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) for Tomahawk missile with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Allies & Partners. PMA‑281 is responsible for the acquisition and life‑cycle management of mission planning, control systems and execution tools developed and integrated with other NAVAIR program offices, other Services, and foreign nation customers/partners.

Responsibilities

• Perform Network Architecture functions combined with strong network engineering experience to develop strategic and tactical networking support to develop cross‑domain multi‑level security communications solutions for mission orders to Allies and Partners
• Perform programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems
• Develop and generate Systems Security artifacts required to transfer technologies for Allies and Partner nations with FMS cases
• Perform software acquisition functions, requirements management, design and develop software workflow, and resolve cryptographic issues and specific challenges associated with non‑FVEY partner nations
• Must be able to perform software requirements broken down into systems requirements

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a higher level if required; TS/SCI eligible desired
• Must have at least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in network engineering expertise is required
• Demonstrated experience in cross‑domain multi‑level security communications solutions is required
• Understanding of developing a strategic & tactical network architecture with Allies and Partner nations is required
• Understanding the design and development of software workflow is required

Desired Skills/Experience

• Ability to perform software requirements broken down into systems requirements and cryptographic requirements associated with partner nations

Application Deadline: 1/12/2026

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is $86,000 USD - $143,300 USD.

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward‑looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, F‑1 CPT, J‑1, TN, E‑2, E‑3, L‑1 and O‑1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

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