Senior Mission-Critical Transport Network Engineer

C3EL; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

C3EL is seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to support a global transport network for U.S. Special Operations Command and mission partners from Fort Bragg, NC.

The role focuses on design, integration, implementation, and operation of SATCOM, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and interconnect technologies to sustain mission-critical communications. Responsibilities include designing and configuring network infrastructure, performing site surveys, and ensuring IA/RMF/STIG compliance, with travel

Qualifications

• Active DoD clearance required (Secret or higher).
• 11+ years supporting DoD programs.
• 10+ years implementing IA/RMF/STIG in network environments.
• Strong experience with SATCOM, IP/MPLS, SDN, and 5G/6G.
• Proficient in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and SD-WAN.
• Experience with encryption/CSfC, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, implement, configure, and troubleshoot transport network infrastructure.
• Support SATCOM, baseband, ground gateway, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect environments.
• Configure routing and transport technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and SD-WAN.
• Develop network configurations, diagrams, runbooks, and test procedures.
• Support network monitoring, telemetry, automation, encryption/CSfC, and performance optimization.
• Conduct site surveys, installations, cutovers, integration, testing, and field troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain IA, RMF, and STIG requirements within network architecture and device configurations.
• Troubleshoot network incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and support 24/7 operations.
• Coordinate with TSOs, NOCs, cybersecurity teams, engineering personnel, and program management to maintain reliable, mission-ready transport capabilities.
• Support worldwide travel to remote or austere locations as required.

Skills

Active DoD clearance

11+ years DoD experience

SATCOM/IP/MPLS/SDN/5G/6G

BGP/OSPF/MPLS/QoS

CE certification (CCNP/JNCIP/SD-WAN)

Education

MS degree in Computer Engineering or related field

BS degree in Computer Information Systems or related field

Tools

CCNP Enterprise or SD-WAN certification

Job description

C3EL is seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to support a global transport network for U.S. Special Operations Command and mission partners from Fort Bragg, NC.

The role focuses on design, integration, implementation, and operation of SATCOM, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and interconnect technologies to sustain mission-critical communications. Responsibilities include designing and configuring network infrastructure, performing site surveys, and ensuring IA/RMF/STIG compliance, with travel