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Satellite Communications Network Engineer

United States, Fort Meade 61900.00 - 141000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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Crafting the right network with the right equipment and software requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, a network engineer who knows how to deliver satellite communications (SATCOM) network needs. Grow your career with us as we help the DoD field and sustain SATCOM capabilities to provide data and voice solutions to tactical and strategic users of the worldwide network of SATCOM gateways and teleports.

Job Responsibility

  • Use skills in network design and architecture, system interoperability, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding to help support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries
  • Be a crucial part of a team charged with developing, upgrading, and sustaining a worldwide SATCOM system and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems
  • Apply knowledge in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding
  • Apply knowledge in routing and switching, network design and architecture, IP engineering, network transport layers, updating network equipment, and performance monitoring
  • Help optimize client operations and modernization
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects and make an impact on national security missions

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience with IP networking design and troubleshooting
  • 3+ years of experience architecting and designing complex DoD network systems, and leading the testing and deployment of DoD systems or solutions
  • 3+ years of experience with Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls set up and configuration
  • 3+ years of experience with network and firewall troubleshooting or problem-solving
  • 3+ years of experience configuring and troubleshooting IPv6 or IPSec VPNs
  • Knowledge of routing protocols and networking technologies such as BGP, MPLS, VLAN, IP Multicast, IP QoS, IPV6, or IPSec
  • Ability to initiate, manage, execute, and report tasks independently, and communicate complex network principles and designs to clients
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, or Engineering field

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of existing DoD network services or network implementations
  • Knowledge of network function virtualization or software defined networking
  • Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
  • CCNP, CCDP, or similar Professional Certification

What we offer

  • Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
  • Dependent care
  • Recognition awards program
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