Senior Tactical Network Integration & Test Engineer

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC), based in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Network Integration & Test Specialist to support Army test recording, data distribution, and system-of-systems integration enclaves. The role focuses on designing, configuring, securing, and maintaining architectures used to capture and analyze data during live and simulated events.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in tactical networks, hold US citizenship with an active clearance, and are willing to travel

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in tactical network engineering or DoW test environments.
• Experience with packet capture and analysis tools (Wireshark) to diagnose telemetry or protocol anomalies.
• Understanding of Link 16, VMF, and standard IP networking; familiarity with tactical terminals.
• Ability to troubleshoot under high pressure and travel for on-site support.

Responsibilities

• Develop wireless tactical network architectures for data and voice communications.
• Create simulation environments combining terrain models, MAET protocols, and IT infrastructure.
• Support testing/evaluation of wireless networks, including data generation and results analysis.
• Maintain research on Software-Defined Tactical Networking, disruption-tolerant protocols, and cyber security.
• Advise developers on QoS, secure tunneling, and bandwidth optimization for military networks.
• Ensure data recording tools are capable and cyber compliant.
• Work with cybersecurity for Network Vulnerability Assessments and RMF compliance.
• Assist with field troubleshooting during live test events.

Skills

Tactical networking

Network integration

Cybersecurity

Troubleshooting under pressure

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems / CS / Cybersecurity / Engineering

Active IAT Level II Certification

Tools

Wireshark

Test equipment

Job description

Monte Sano Research Corporation (MSRC), based in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Network Integration & Test Specialist to support Army test recording, data distribution, and system-of-systems integration enclaves. The role focuses on designing, configuring, securing, and maintaining architectures used to capture and analyze data during live and simulated events.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in tactical networks, hold US citizenship with an active clearance, and are willing to travel