Tier II Network Engineer, Help Desk

Jobtailor

North Carolina

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a senior network engineer to act as the technical authority for mission-critical C2/ISR transport infrastructure supporting SOCOM GAN operations globally. You will design, integrate, operate, and optimize SATCOM/baseband, ground gateways, and enterprise transport networks, while leading security, RMF/STIGs, and incident response efforts.

Collaborate with TSOs, NOCs, cybersecurity, and program leadership to deliver resilient, secure communications and architecture documentation,

Qualifications

U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Seven+ years supporting SOCOM GAN or equivalent senior role.
Ten+ years implementing RMF, STIGs, IA and secure networks.
Certs: CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP or SD-WAN certs preferred.
Experience with SATCOM/baseband and enterprise transport.

Responsibilities

Serve as the principal technical authority for mission-critical C2/ISR transport infrastructure.
Design, integrate, operate, and optimize transport architectures across SATCOM/baseband, gateways, and IP/MPLS/SDN networks.
Provide leadership for network architecture, system integration, modernization, and sustainment.
Engineer routing, switching, QoS, MPLS, SD-WAN; develop standards and runbooks.
Lead site surveys, installations, cutovers, and acceptance activities.
Implement encryption, CSfC, RMF artifacts, STIGs, and security compliance.
Engineer monitoring, telemetry, automation, and operational visibility.
Perform advanced troubleshooting, incident response, and root-cause analysis.
Coordinate with TSOs, NOCs, cybersecurity, engineering, and program leadership.
Provide technical recommendations and assessments for secure global networks.

Skills

Network design

Routing protocols

SATCOM systems

RMF/STIGs

Security compliance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Automation

Telecom/Transport

Network security

Education

Master's in Computer Engineering (Network Security)

Bachelor's in Computer Information Systems (Network/Web Security)

Tools

IP/MPLS networks

Ground gateways

Enterprise transport solutions

Secure configurations

Vulnerability remediation

Job description

Serve as the principal technical authority for mission-critical C2/ISR transport infrastructure supporting global SOCOM GAN operations
Design, integrate, operate, and optimize transport architectures across SATCOM/baseband systems, ground gateways, terrestrial IP/MPLS/SDN networks, and enterprise transport solutions
Provide technical leadership for network architecture, system integration, modernization, and operational sustainment
Engineer and implement routing, switching, SD-WAN, ISP interconnects, and transport optimization using BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and QoS
Develop network architectures, technical designs, configuration standards, network diagrams, implementation plans, test procedures, and operational runbooks
Lead site surveys, network installations, system integrations, cutovers, acceptance activities, and operational transitions
Implement and maintain encryption, CSfC, secure network configurations, RMF documentation, STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance artifacts
Engineer monitoring, telemetry, automation, and operational visibility solutions
Perform advanced troubleshooting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
Coordinate with TSOs, NOCs, cybersecurity teams, engineering, operations, program management, and program leadership
Provide technical recommendations, engineering assessments, and subject matter expertise for secure global communications infrastructure

Requirements

Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility/access and ability to maintain the required clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Master's degree in Computer Engineering with a concentration in Network Security and/or Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in Network/Web Security, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Seven (7) or more years of experience supporting SOCOM GAN programs as a Principal Communications/IT Engineer or equivalent senior technical role
Ten (10) or more years of experience implementing Department of Defense Information Assurance (IA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and secure network architectures
Advanced experience designing, implementing, and sustaining SATCOM/baseband, ground gateway, terrestrial IP/MPLS/SDN networks, routing architectures, and enterprise communications infrastructure
Active professional-level networking certification such as CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP, SD-WAN certification, or equivalent technical certification
Experience implementing and optimizing routing protocols, QoS, MPLS, SD-WAN, network monitoring, telemetry, automation, and enterprise transport technologies
Experience developing network architecture documentation, configuration standards, test procedures, RMF artifacts, STIG documentation, and operational engineering products
Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills
MCSE certification or equivalent enterprise infrastructure certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing, integrating, and optimizing secure transport architectures for mission-critical communications, with a strong focus on SATCOM/baseband systems and advanced networking protocols. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, ensure compliance with security standards, and provide strategic recommendations for global operations.

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