Persistent Systems is seeking aFieldNetwork Engineer who has strong networking and systems engineering experience and is equally comfortable deploying and troubleshooting cloud-based routing architectures, Linux and Cisco infrastructure, and physical networking hardware in mission-critical environments.As amember of thetechnical team, you will work both with external stakeholders and cross-functionally with field services teams, product teams, and engineering to solve some of our customers27 most complex mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET) challenges across cloud, on-premises, and tactical deployments. You will act as a subject-matter expert and technical lead for Persistent Systems27 Cloud Relay17 solution, supporting real-world implementations that integrate enterprise networking technologies with highly secure, globally distributed tactical networks.This role will focus onsupportingcritical, rapid architecture design and deploymentinboth permissive andnon-permissive/hazard zones.

Position Responsibilities

• Implement and support network solutionsutilizingWave Relay14 and Cloud Relay17 technologies, to include industry standard protocols such as Ethernet, MACsec, IPsec, VPN, EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, and IGMP
• Support andfacilitatethe installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network and communications equipment including, but not limited to, the Wave Relay14 and Cloud Relay17 suite of products
• Motivate and coordinatefield teams with hands ontroubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex networking systems
• Support responses to RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and other formal requests that drive new business opportunities
• Support the Business Development group to develop Network solutions to prospective customers27 technical requirements using Wave Relay14 and Cloud Relay17,CoTS, or other cloud-based technologies

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering
• Strong understandingof network concepts such as Spanning-Tree (802.1d/802.1w), EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, IGMPv2, IPsec, IKEv2, and MACsec
• Strong understanding of layer 2 and layer 3 networking
• Familiar with CiscoandLinux networking concepts
• Familiar with using tools for data gathering such as Wireshark,iPerf,TCPdump, etc.
• Must be available to travel at least75% of the time
• Must have the ability to obtain a United States Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previousdeployment experience in hazard zones or non-permissive environments
• Strong understanding or experience with tactical / mobile communications systems such as SATCOM, Radio telecommunications, etc.
• 6+ years of experience in Network Engineering
• Strong understanding of the Linux networking stack and related software suites such as iproute2,FRRouting,StrongSwan, andnftables
• 3+ years of experience using one or more of: C/C++, Python, Shell Script, or similar programming languages
• Experience with MANET or Wave Relay14 technologies
• DoD 8570 Certified IAT Level 2/ DoD 8140 411,441, or651
• Bachelor27s degree in computer science, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Cisco CertifiedNetworking Professional(CCNP), or similar certification or experience
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty certificationor similar certification or experience

The base pay for this role can vary from $117,000 to $146,000 based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts. We will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.