Senior DoD Network Systems Engineer & Architect

Datapath, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DataPath, Inc. seeks a Senior Computer System Engineer / Architect to design, implement, document, and maintain secure IP networks for worldwide DoD communications and reach-back connectivity between CONUS and OCONUS theaters.

The role covers CCNP-level network design, VLANs, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and ACLs, along with Windows/Linux administration, STIG hardening, RMF controls, and incident response within tight SLAs.

Qualifications

• Requires CCNP-level networking experience in DoD environments.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux systems with STIG hardening.
• Familiarity with RMF controls and security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and maintain IP networks for reach-back connectivity between CONUS and OCONUS theaters.
• Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and ACLs across switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Administer Windows and Linux systems, including patching, hardening, backup/recovery, and log review.
• Implement system and network security per STIGs and RMF controls; document configurations.
• Support incident resolution, surge/rapid-response tasks, and SLAs.

Skills

CCNP-level networking

Windows administration

Linux administration

STIG/RMF security controls

DoD 8570 IAT II baseline

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Active Directory

Job description

DataPath, Inc. seeks a Senior Computer System Engineer / Architect to design, implement, document, and maintain secure IP networks for worldwide DoD communications and reach-back connectivity between CONUS and OCONUS theaters.

The role covers CCNP-level network design, VLANs, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and ACLs, along with Windows/Linux administration, STIG hardening, RMF controls, and incident response within tight SLAs.