Journeyman Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Journeyman Network Engineer Position Type: 3 months (contract-to-hire) Shift Schedule: 1st shift 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. 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. • DevSecOps & Cyber Hygiene: Embed network‐security controls into the PG DevSecOps pipeline; 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). • brief network readiness, risk, and performance metrics at program reviews. 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. • Hands-on with network test/validation tools and scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) Preferred or Nice-to-have Skills • 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. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)