Transport Network Engineer

Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. This position is located at Pope Army Airfield, NC and requires an active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance or higher.

About the role

C3EL is seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to support a global transport network for U.S. Special Operations Command and mission partners. This role focuses on the design, integration, implementation, and operation of SATCOM, baseband, ground gateway, terrestrial IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect technologies supporting mission-critical communications.

Responsibilities

• Design, integrate, implement, configure, and troubleshoot mission-critical transport network infrastructure.
• Support SATCOM, baseband, ground gateway, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect environments.
• Configure and optimize routing and transport technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and SD-WAN.
• Develop network configurations, diagrams, runbooks, and test procedures.
• Support network monitoring, telemetry, automation, encryption/CSfC, and performance optimization.
• Conduct site surveys, installations, cutovers, integration, testing, and field troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain IA, RMF, and STIG requirements within network architecture and device configurations.
• Troubleshoot network incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and support 24/7 operations.
• Coordinate with TSOs, NOCs, cybersecurity teams, engineering personnel, and program management to maintain reliable, mission-ready transport capabilities.
• Support worldwide travel to remote or austere locations as required.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance or higher.
• 11+ years of experience supporting DoD programs.
• 10+ years of experience implementing IA/RMF/STIG requirements within network architecture and device configuration.
• Active professional network engineering CE certification (e.g., CCNP Enterprise/JNCIP, SD-WAN).
• Strong experience with SATCOM, baseband, ground gateways, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and network transport technologies.
• Experience with network security, encryption/CSfC, monitoring, telemetry, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to support 24/7 operations and travel worldwide, including remote or austere locations.

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Network Security, or a related technical field.
• B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems, Network Security, Web Security, or a related technical field.
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification.