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Network Engineering Senior Level Career
Phalanx Griffon (PG) is the Air Force's open architecture aerial node that pushes multi-level secure data to warfighters in seconds, not minutes. 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. Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) and 20+ years designing, integrating, and securing DoD or IC mission critical IP networks. 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. 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). Desired 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 shepherding RMF packages through eMASS to full ATO. Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification.
Phalanx Griffon (PG) is the Air Force's open architecture aerial node that pushes multi-level secure data to warfighters in seconds, not minutes. 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. Required Skills: Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred) and 20+ years designing, integrating, and securing DoD or IC mission critical IP networks. 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. 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). Desired 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 shepherding RMF packages through eMASS to full ATO. Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification.