NS-Senior Network Engineer (Tactical / Transport / SATCOM Integration)

NetSEA Technologies; Aberdeen (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NetSEA Technologies is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design and sustain tactical and enterprise communications networks. Located in Aberdeen, MD, the role requires engineering of transport, routing, and network services for Army operations.

Applicants should possess 7-12+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and expertise in routing protocols and Cisco technologies. Opportunities for fielding and exercises involve travel up to 30%. Preferred certifications include CCNP or Security+.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of network engineering experience required.
• Strong expertise in routing protocols and Cisco technologies.
• Experience integrating SATCOM and RF transport into IP networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement tactical and strategic communications networks.
• Engineer routing, switching, and transport solutions.
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, and firewalls.

Skills

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, Multicast)

Cisco technologies (IOS/NXOS, ASA, ISE, UCS)

LAN/WAN, VLANs, network segmentation

Tactical communications networks experience (WIN-T or similar)

Active Directory and virtualization (VMware) familiarity

Hands-on troubleshooting in lab and field environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Clearance: Clearance Level: U.S. Citizen with Secret clearance

Location: APG, MD (Remote)

Position Summary:

The Senior Network Engineer designs, integrates, and sustains tactical and enterprise communications networks supporting Army and joint operations. This role focuses on hands-on engineering of transport, routing, and network services across RF, SATCOM, and terrestrial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement tactical and strategic communications networks, including DISN/GIG integration
• Engineer routing, switching, and transport solutions across deployed and lab environments
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and network services
• Develop and validate network architectures for adjacent, higher, lower, and coalition forces
• Integrate voice, video, and data systems (VoIP, Call Manager, tactical voice systems)
• Support SATCOM and LOS/BLOS transport integration into IP networks
• Perform network performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Conduct protocol analysis using tools such as Wireshark and network sniffers
• Support lab environments, fielding efforts, and operational troubleshooting
• Develop network diagrams, configurations, and technical documentation
• Support test events, exercises, and field deployments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• 7–12+ years of network engineering experience
• Strong expertise in:
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, Multicast)
• LAN/WAN, VLANs, network segmentation
• Cisco technologies (IOS/NXOS, ASA, ISE, UCS)
• Experience with tactical communications networks (WIN‑T or similar)
• Experience integrating SATCOM and RF transport into IP networks
• Hands‑on troubleshooting in lab and field environments
• Active Directory and virtualization (VMware) familiarity

Desired Certifications

• CCNP (CCIE preferred)
• Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570 compliance)

Travel

• Up to 20–30% (fielding, exercises, integration events)