Senior Network Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

11 paid holidays

Health/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Aviation Systems Engineering Company in Virginia Beach is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and sustain Navy LVC training networks. You will maintain enterprise and tactical networks enabling real‑time data exchange, distributed simulation, and large‑scale exercises with Navy, Joint, and coalition participants.

The role is based at NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex, requires DoD RMF expertise, and DoD Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years in enterprise/tactical network design and support.
• Experience configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers in DoD environments.
• Proven ability to design secure, scalable networks for distributed simulations.
• RMF security practices and boundary defense implementation experience.
• DoD/Navy network experience and leadership during exercises.

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 across dispersed locations.
• Lead during major fleet and coalition training events.
• Travel up to 25% annually.
• Monitor network performance and security incidents.

Skills

Network design

Network security

RMF compliance

DoD/Navy networks

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Load balancers

Network management systems

Job description

Description

What You’ll Do:

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.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

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+, 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. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

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 offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics.

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.