Senior Computer Network Engineer
On-siteFort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Design, configure, integrate, and optimize network infrastructure supporting TS/SCI environments and forward-deployed tactical operations. Perform senior-level engineering, architecture, and troubleshooting for Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, storage, and encryption technologies within DoD enterprise and tactical networks. Administer enterprise platforms including Nautobot, AWX, Active Directory, Splunk, and ServiceNow to manage IPAM, automation workflows, and incident tracking. Analyze logs for anomalies, conduct root-cause troubleshooting, and develop repeatable technical solutions while adhering to DoD change control, configuration management, and cybersecurity requirements. Maintain accurate technical documentation and coordinate with cybersecurity personnel and program leadership to resolve complex operational issues.
Required Qualifications
- Several years of progressively responsible experience performing systems engineering, network engineering, and/or systems architecture within DoD enterprise or tactical environments
- Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting Windows and/or Linux server environments
- Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms, storage technologies, server infrastructure, and data center systems
- Prior experience supporting DoD classified environments, including TS/SCI networks
- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II-compliant certification
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Top Secret SCI
- Advanced technical troubleshooting, systems thinking, network architecture expertise, automation proficiency, secure communications expertise, disciplined configuration management, and sound technical judgment
- Ability to work independently on highly complex problems while coordinating effectively across multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams in support of mission-critical DoD systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of DoD change control, configuration management, system baselining, cybersecurity, and technical documentation processes
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, IP addressing, network segmentation, secure communications, and enterprise network architecture
- Demonstrated experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting network encryption technologies
- Strong knowledge of encryptor firmware, configuration management, version control/enforcement, operational requirements, and troubleshooting best practices
- Experience troubleshooting complex network and encryption problems based on incomplete customer-reported symptoms and operational information
- Working knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and repeatable deployment methodologies
- Demonstrated experience with Nautobot, AWX, Active Directory, Forward Networks, Splunk, and ServiceNow, or directly comparable enterprise technologies
- Proficiency with GemOne and Chimera management platforms
- Ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical problems and perform root-cause analysis in mission-critical environments
- Ability to communicate highly technical information clearly to engineering personnel, program leadership, customers, and operational users
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting forward-deployed DoD tactical network environments
- Experience troubleshooting mission-critical network and encryption failures under operational time constraints
- Advanced experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management
- Experience developing automated workflows using AWX, Ansible, or comparable technologies
- Experience integrating network management, IPAM, logging, topology analysis, and IT service management platforms
- Strong understanding of enterprise and tactical network resiliency, redundancy, high availability, and continuity of operations
- Experience developing technical implementation plans, engineering documentation, standard operating procedures, technical orders, and configuration baselines
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