Journeyman Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Details for your reference: Job Title: Journeyman Network Engineer Position Type: 3 months (contract-to-hire) Shift Schedule: 1st shift Salary: $79000 $165000/yr. Job Description: As the SME, Network Engineering, you will shape the tactical and enterprise networking underpinnings of Major Release 2 (FY 25?27)orchestrating SATCOM, SDR, cross?domain solutions, and software?defined networking that connect airborne platforms to the Digital Infrastructure (DI) and the broader DAF BATTLE NETWORK. Essential Job Functions: Architect & Design: Lead creation of the PG network reference architecture spanning Nomad hardware, Smith software builds, and Watch node?management elements. Define routing schemas (BGP/OSPF/IS?IS), QoS policies, IPSec/crypto overlays, and multi?level security / cross?domain data?flow rulesets that comply with NSA and DISA STIG requirements. Produce SysML/CAMEO artifacts feeding the government?owned digital thread. Integration & Lab Leadership: Specify and configure routers, switches, firewalls, SATCOM modems, and SDRs inside the Integration SIL; drive interface?control documentation (ICDs) for airborne PIMs. Develop automated test harnesses (IXIA/TestCenter, Spirent, Ansible) to validate throughput, latency, packet?loss, and IA posture before DT/OT. DevSecOps & Cyber Hygiene: Embed network?security controls into the PG DevSecOps pipeline; champion zero?trust principles and continuous ATO artifacts (RMF eMASS packages, ACAS/SCAP scans). Guide implementation of Software Defined Networking (SD?WAN, OpenFlow, or comparable) for dynamic airborne/ground path selection. Fielding & Operations: Partner with platform SPOs and flight?test organizations to translate lab configs into flight?worthy builds; draft Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT) and airworthiness network annexes. Support Watch help?desk playbooks, operational runbooks, and remote monitoring dashboards (Elastic, Grafana, Prometheus). Leadership & Mentoring: Serve as the chief technical adviser to Government IPT leads; brief network readiness, risk, and performance metrics at program reviews. Mentor mid?level engineers and ensure knowledge transfer to Government personnel. Must-Have Skills: Active TS/SCI clearance Deep expertise in routing/switching (Layer 2/3), SATCOM backhaul, RF/mesh networking, and transport enclaves in contested or bandwidth?limited environments. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) and 8 years of experience designing, integrating, and securing DoD or IC mission?critical IP networks. Demonstrated experience with cross?domain solutions, NSA Type?1 crypto, and multi?level security architectures. Hands-on with network test/validation tools and scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) Preferred or Nice-to-have Skills CCNP/CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent expert-level certification Prior work on CJADC2, ABMS, OMS/UCI, tactical data links (Link-16/22, TTNT), or airborne networking programs Familiarity with containerized networking (CNI plugins, Service Mesh) and classified DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One, Iron Bank) Experience with Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification Experience shepherding RMF packages through eMASS to full ATO Years of Experience: 8 years Industry Experience: DoD or IC mission-critical IP networks, with a focus on airborne networking and SATCOM. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)bfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca