Senior Network Architect & Security Lead

Aviation Systems Engineering Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviation Systems Engineering Company seeks a Senior Network Systems Engineer to lead a team designing, implementing, and sustaining secure network systems for Navy live, virtual, and constructive training environments in Norfolk, VA.

You will develop network engineering solutions, prepare technical docs, and support installation, integration, testing, and sustainment of secure networks, working with cybersecurity teams and government leads to translate requirements into reliable implementations.

Qualifications

• 9 years of enterprise and tactical network design/maintenance experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, integrating, and troubleshooting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Ability to develop and interpret network drawings, rack elevations, cable schedules, and installation documentation.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, subnetting, firewall controls, and copper/fiber connectivity.
• Experience supporting DoD/Navy training networks and secure facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop network designs and implementation plans addressing connectivity, performance, availability, security, and integration requirements.
• Prepare and interpret engineering design packages, diagrams, rack elevations, one-line diagrams, cable schedules, and installation drawings.
• Evaluate cabling pathways, rack layouts, and interfaces; coordinate with facility and installation teams.
• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, and LAN/WAN connections.
• Provide technical oversight during installation and document discrepancies and as-built changes.
• Develop and execute network integration and test procedures; diagnose issues and document results.
• Coordinate with ISSO/ISSE on hardening, STIGs, RMF activities, and security controls.
• Maintain baselines, inventories, BOMs, change records, and documentation; mentor team members.

Skills

Network design

TCP/IP

Routing & Switching

Security & RMF

DoD Navy networks

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's or PhD in Engineering/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

CCNP Enterprise

CCNP Security

CCNP Data Center

Linux+

SecurityX/CASP+

CCNA

Job description

Aviation Systems Engineering Company seeks a Senior Network Systems Engineer to lead a team designing, implementing, and sustaining secure network systems for Navy live, virtual, and constructive training environments in Norfolk, VA.

You will develop network engineering solutions, prepare technical docs, and support installation, integration, testing, and sustainment of secure networks, working with cybersecurity teams and government leads to translate requirements into reliable implementations.