Job Type
Full-time
Description
What You'll Do:The Network Engineer will be part of a team responsible for the design, implementation, security, and sustainment of the network infrastructure supporting Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems. In this role, you will maintain complex enterprise and tactical networks that enable distributed simulation environments, real-time data exchange, and large-scale combat training exercises involving Navy, Joint, and coalition participants.
This position will be based fully on-site at our Lexington Park, MD office. Periodic travel to the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, VA, where the Global LVC Operations Center is located, will be required. Candidates interested in relocating to the Virginia Beach area may also have the option to work from the government site.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and maintain enterprise and tactical network architectures.
- Support classified and unclassified training networks.
- Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems.
- Maintain network availability and performance across geographically dispersed training locations.
- Support connectivity between live platforms, simulators, command centers, and remote training participants.
- Implement boundary defense solutions and network segmentation.
- Maintain firewall rules and access controls.
- Support cybersecurity audits, vulnerability remediation, and RMF compliance.
- Monitor network traffic for anomalies and security incidents. Serve as a technical lead during major fleet and coalition training events.
- Monitor network health throughout exercises.
- Rapidly resolve connectivity issues affecting training realism and operational objectives.
- This position may require up to 25% annual travel.
This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.
Requirements
What You'll Bring:- Experience configuring, managing, and troubleshooting routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems within enterprise or Department of Defense (DoD) environments.
- Experience supporting classified and unclassified networks, including implementing network segmentation, boundary defense solutions, firewall rule management, and secure remote connectivity.
- Working knowledge of network monitoring, performance optimization, and troubleshooting techniques to maintain reliable connectivity across geographically dispersed locations.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity initiatives, including vulnerability remediation, RMF compliance, security audits, and implementation of DISA STIGs and other DoD cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience supporting operational events, exercises, or mission-critical activities requiring timely resolution of network issues to maintain system availability and performance.
Education and Certification Requirements:Qualified candidates should have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems or Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
- One of the following industry certifications: CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GCES, Security+, or SSCP.
Please upload copies of any relevant certifications.
Equally Important:- Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
- Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
- Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
- Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
- Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Security Clearance Requirement:- This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Salary Range:- The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000, commensurate with an individual's experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.
