Network Engineer Senior - TS/SCI Clearance

About the role

V2X is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to serve as the technical lead for the design, implementation, and security of enterprise-level network infrastructure. This role is responsible for architecting resilient, scalable, and mission-ready network solutions that support modernized communications, data transport, and operational technology systems critical to base operations. As a senior technical authority, you will lead the integration of routing, switching, firewall, and wireless technologies across both legacy and next-generation environments. This position ensures alignment with Department of Defense cybersecurity frameworks, network performance standards, and evolving mission requirements while supporting secure, reliable, and highly available network operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior network engineer with multi-disciplined experience across wired, wireless, and mobile broadband solutions.
• Understand requirements and create network designs and topology artifacts that meet or exceed connectivity, availability, reliability, and security service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Lead the development of network designs, implementation plans, and technical policies based on customer performance criteria and specifications.
• Lead site surveys and network assessments to identify appropriate hardware and software solutions for network upgrades and modernization efforts.
• Lead preliminary and final SPRIP development.
• Ensure installations are performed in accordance with safety standards and site requirements, including restoration of the work area to original or better condition.
• Provide post-deployment over-the-shoulder training to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) personnel to support transition and sustainment of network systems.
• Design and implement routing policies and load-balancing solutions using BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP routing protocols.
• Create cybersecurity artifacts including topology and data-flow diagrams, hardware and software inventories, STIG checklists, ports/protocols/services documentation, and POA&Ms.
• Design and implement secure network, system, and application architectures.
• Implement and support network management capabilities including SNMP, SYSLOG, and orchestration tools.
• Create bills of material (LOMs) capturing major components and installation materials required for successful deployment of systems.
• Prepare or contribute to technical deliverables, reports, and performance metrics, as applicable.
• Ensure network solutions comply with applicable Department of the Air Force (DAF) policies and approved IT integration requirements.
• Coordinate with local Communications Squadron and/or regional cybersecurity teams to configure, turn up, and cut over new deployments.
• Assist O&M personnel in troubleshooting network-related issues following deployment of new systems.
• Resolve complex technical issues involving network infrastructure, hardware, and software, applying advanced expertise across multiple work assignments.

Qualifications

• Technical Bachelor's degree in a related field; or a High School Diploma or Associate Degree with qualifying experience
• CCNP required
• CompTIA Security+ required
• Active TS/SCI security clearance required
• Seven (7) years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; or Nine (9) years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting large, complex programs or systems with a High School Diploma or Associate Degree

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Department of Defense environments
• Experience with routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Experience designing secure enterprise network architectures

Skills

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Pay

USD $135,000.00 – $150,000.00

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources