Hybrid Network/Communications Engineer

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About the role

  • Design and implement tactical mesh networks for DDIL environments
  • Develop multi-path routing protocols for resilient communications
  • Implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
  • Configure and optimize diverse communication channels (satellite, RF, cellular)
  • Design quality of service (QoS) for degraded network conditions
  • Implement store-and-forward architectures for intermittent connectivity
  • Develop network monitoring and diagnostic tools
  • Implement network security controls (encryption, authentication, segmentation)
  • Design and configure firewall rules and intrusion detection
  • Perform network vulnerability assessments
  • Implement zero-trust network architectures
  • Support cybersecurity compliance requirements

Requirements

  • 5+ years network engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and multicast protocols
  • Experience with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, OLSR)
  • Hands-on experience with mesh networking technologies
  • Proficiency with network security (IPSec, VPNs, TLS)
  • Experience with software-defined networking (SDN/NFV)
  • Familiarity with RF communications and spectrum management
  • Understanding of satellite communications (VSAT, LEO constellations)
  • Experience with network simulation and modeling tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Must be eligible for Secret security clearance
  • US Citizenship required
  • Preferred: Experience with military tactical networks
  • Preferred: Knowledge of Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs)
  • Preferred: Familiarity with cognitive radio and dynamic spectrum access
  • Preferred: Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python, Infrastructure-as-Code)
  • Preferred: Familiarity with DISA STIGs or similar DoD/IC security hardening standards
  • Preferred: Experience with TAK servers and Cursor on Target (CoT)
  • Preferred: Understanding of CSfC requirements
  • Preferred: Amateur radio license
  • Preferred: Experience with underwater acoustic networks
  • Preferred: CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification

Benefits

  • health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance
  • Flexible work arrangements with occasional field exercises
  • Professional development and conference attendance support
  • Rapid prototyping environment - see your ideas deployed in weeks
  • Access to cutting-edge hardware and technologies

Job title

Network/Communications Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$86,250 - $143,750 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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