Senior Network Engineer

ASEC, Inc; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Veteran-friendly employer

Culture

Job summary

ASEC, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and sustain the network infrastructure supporting Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems at NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex, Virginia Beach, VA.

The role requires DoD RMF expertise, DoD Top Secret clearance, and leadership during major training events. You will manage enterprise and tactical networks across classified and unclassified environments, implement boundary defenses, and ensure availability for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Networking and 9 years of related experience.
• Experience configuring enterprise and tactical networks in classified/unclassified environments.
• Experience designing secure network architectures for dispersed operations.
• Experience implementing boundary defense and RMF requirements.
• Experience leading DoD/Navy/NAVAIR networks during exercises and missions.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise and tactical network architectures.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems.
• Maintain network availability across geographically dispersed training locations.
• Support connectivity between live platforms, simulators, command centers, and remote participants.
• Lead technical teams during major fleet and coalition training events.
• Support cybersecurity audits, vulnerability remediation, and RMF compliance.
• Monitor network health and resolve connectivity issues during exercises.
• Travel up to 25% annually.

Skills

Enterprise network design

Tactical network design

Network security

RMF compliance

DoD networks

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Networking

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Load balancers

NMS

Job description

The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement, secure, and sustain the network infrastructure supporting Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems. The selected candidate will maintain complex enterprise and tactical networks that enable distributed simulation environments, real-time data exchange, and large-scale combat training exercises involving Navy, Joint, and coalition participants. This position will be based at the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise and tactical network architectures.
• Support classified and unclassified training networks.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems.
• Maintain network availability and performance across geographically dispersed training locations.
• Support connectivity between live platforms, simulators, command centers, and remote training participants.
• Implement boundary defense solutions and network segmentation.
• Maintain firewall rules and access controls.
• Support cybersecurity audits, vulnerability remediation, and RMF compliance.
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and security incidents.
• Serve as a technical lead during major fleet and coalition training events.
• Monitor network health throughout exercises.
• Rapidly resolve connectivity issues affecting training realism and operational objectives.
• This position may require up to 25% annual travel.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field and a minimum of 9 years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise and tactical network infrastructures. Additional, related networking experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and supporting enterprise network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems in classified and unclassified environments.
• Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting secure network architectures supporting geographically dispersed operations, distributed users, and mission-critical systems.
• Experience implementing boundary defense solutions, network segmentation, access controls, and cybersecurity best practices in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Experience monitoring network performance, analyzing network traffic, resolving complex connectivity issues, and supporting vulnerability remediation to ensure high availability and operational readiness.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Navy, or NAVAIR networks, including providing technical leadership during operational exercises, training events, or other mission-critical activities.

Certification Requirements

• Must possess DoD Approved Baseline Certification as Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (e.g., GSEC, Security+ CE, CySA, PenTest+), along with any one of the following certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center

Equally Important

• Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive, self‑directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem‑solving capabilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Security Clearance Requirement

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $150,000 - $165,000, commensurate with an individual’s experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Benefits

• 100% employee‑owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran‑friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.