Senior Network Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Dayton (OH); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) seeks a Network Engineer to support a high-visibility Air Force program at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. You will work with the Program Office and contractors to design and implement robust tactical networks and ensure real-time data transfer.

The role requires extensive DoD network experience, security expertise, and ability to travel up to 20%. Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance and BS in engineering; Master's preferred.

Qualificações

• 18+ years of experience with 14 years of relevant DoD networks experience.
• Familiarization with DoD acquisitions process.
• Familiarization with tactical Datalinks and aircraft comms systems.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing complex network systems.
• Deep knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, SNMP) and security practices.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as tactical network engineer guiding robust network architectures.
• Provide SME support to technical reviews and Capability Release Team.
• Evaluate development, integration, modernization, and sustainment initiatives across the portfolio.
• Analyze proposals and develop test/verification plans for government and industry.
• Design secure, scalable network infrastructure for real-time communications.
• Plan implementation and oversee network configurations, hardware installs, upgrades.
• Identify tools for network performance and high availability.
• Collaborate with IT and ops to integrate networks with sensors and databases.
• Ensure interoperability between tactical systems and networks.
• Advise on network performance optimization for mission-critical ops.
• Support requirements development, allocation, and verification.
• Assist in weapon system design reviews and verification reports.
• Develop data to build and present program briefs.

Conhecimentos

DoD networking experience

TCP/IP

Routing & switching

Network design

Cybersecurity

TS/SCI clearance

Formação académica

B.S. in engineering

Master’s degree (desired)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

MTSI is seeking a Network Engineer to support a high‑visibility Air Force program at Wright‑Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH. The customer Program Office provides planning and acquisition of cost‑effective, long‑term critical U.S. Air Force capabilities in an Integrated Product Team structure. The candidate will work side by side with customers and other contractors in the Program Office. Working with the customer, the candidate will also interface with major defense contractors who supply critical defense capabilities. The majority of the work will be performed in the customer workspace. Some travel is expected (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Primary duties are to serve as tactical network Engineer guiding the implementation of robust communication network architectures using commercial and military systems.
• Provide subject matter expertise support to technical reviews and serve on high level reviews and provide critical support to Capability Release Team.
• Support program office in evaluating development, integration, modernization, and sustainment initiatives across the portfolio.
• Evaluates contractor and other government entity technical proposals, develops, and analyzes technical, engineering and test/verification plans, and represents their organization across government and industry communities.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient network infrastructure to support real‑time communications and data transfer.
• Define plan for Implementation and oversight of network configurations, hardware installations, and upgrades.
• Identify management tools for network performance, troubleshooting to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with IT and operational teams to integrate network solutions with various systems, including sensors, communication systems, and external databases.
• Ensure seamless interoperability between different tactical systems.
• Advise on the optimization of network performance to support mission‑critical operations.
• Analyze equipment and software performance deficiencies and make recommendations for corrective actions
• Support requirements development, allocation, and verification.
• Support review and evaluation of weapon system design, analyses, and verification documentation and reports.
• Support requirements development, allocation, and verification.
• Gather and develop technical and business data necessary to build and, as required, present program briefs.
• Support source selections in a technical advisory role as requested.

Required Qualifications

• 18+ years of experience with 14 years of relevant DoD networks experience.
• Be familiar with the DoD acquisitions process.
• Familiarization with different tactical Datalinks and aircraft communication systems.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex network systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of networking protocols, hardware, and software. Some examples may include TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S, SNMP, VoIP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, IPSEC, SSL, VPN and or any others.
• Strong understanding of network architecture principles, including routing, switching, and wireless communications.
• Strong background in cybersecurity principles and practices, particularly as they apply to military networks.
• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Proficiency in network security tools and protocols.
• Familiarity with military communication systems, DoD standards and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in military or defense‑related network management and architecture is highly desirable.
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), TOGAF (Open Group Architecture Framework) or CCDP (Cisco Certified Design Professional) or other equivalent certifications.
• DoD, USAF, and interagency information assurance requirements
• Familiarization of current applicable SAP and SCI information assurance requirements (JSIG, RMF, JAFAN, etc.)
• Provide technical support in one or more of a wide range of RF technologies to include terrestrial and space‑based RF communications, government, and commercial satellite systems, commercial cellular and wireless, and understanding of 5G technologies and embedded software/firmware development.
• Knowledge of numerous methods of communication/data transmission (ex…Link 16, SADL, MADL, IFDL, TTNT, lasercom, or other various BLOS, LOS and DLOS).
• Expertise in network design, implementation, and management within tactical environments ((LOS, DLOS, BLOS, MOUS ect…).
• Experience with aircraft communication systems.

Education Requirements

• B.S. degree in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Master’s degree in engineering or technical discipline. (Desired)

Required Clearance

• TS/SCI