Space Ground Network Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) seeks an experienced Ground Network Systems Engineer and SETA to design, implement, test, and maintain terrestrial components supporting satellite and space-based systems. The role includes network architecture evaluation, security assessment, and cross-site coordination for ground C2 software and hardware.

Candidates should have a B.S. in a related field and 5+ years in IT or network engineering, with familiarity in VPNs, firewalls, VMware, and Wireshark.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience with network protocols, routers, switches, firewalls from major vendors.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools like Wireshark and virtualization tech such as VMware.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and operate ground network components for space system programs.
• Evaluate and optimize network design for security, scalability, and reliability.
• Coordinate with multiple teams across sites for integration and testing.
• Support requirements development, design reviews, and verification activities.

Skills

Network protocols

VPNs

Wireshark

VMware

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco routers

Juniper routers

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

VT Group (VTG) seeks an experienced Ground Network Systems Engineer and SETA to design, implement, test, and maintain terrestrial components supporting satellite and space-based systems. The role includes network architecture evaluation, security assessment, and cross-site coordination for ground C2 software and hardware.

Candidates should have a B.S. in a related field and 5+ years in IT or network engineering, with familiarity in VPNs, firewalls, VMware, and Wireshark.