Senior Network Engineer - Mission-Critical SDN & Security

KIHOMAC; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

KIHOMAC seeks an experienced network engineer to design, architect, and maintain Ethernet and virtual networks across mission system networks. You will implement security best practices, develop scripts for device configuration, and collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliant, secure architectures.

The role requires 12+ years of professional experience, a Bachelor’s from an ABET-accredited program, and US citizenship. Master’s degree and Security+ are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering or science program required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Security+ certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and maintain Ethernet or virtual networks including VLANs and SDN.
• Provide technical expertise to solve complex networking and software problems.
• Implement network security best practices including ACLs and firewalls.
• Monitor performance and optimize throughput for mission systems.
• Script configuration and data collection using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Maintain documentation and configuration control of network design and architecture.
• Support DoD cybersecurity directives and collaborate with cybersecurity personnel.
• Provide daily network engineering support with customer engineering staff.
• Onsite support with potential travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations.
• Communicate network architecture to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Security controls

Communication

Cybersecurity

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's

Master's degree preferred

Security+ certification preferred

Tools

PowerShell

Python

Network monitoring tools

Job description

KIHOMAC seeks an experienced network engineer to design, architect, and maintain Ethernet and virtual networks across mission system networks. You will implement security best practices, develop scripts for device configuration, and collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliant, secure architectures.

The role requires 12+ years of professional experience, a Bachelor’s from an ABET-accredited program, and US citizenship. Master’s degree and Security+ are preferred.