SME Network Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance

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We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity! **This is a full time permanent role** The Role: The SME Network Engineerwill shape the tactical and enterprise networking underpinnings ofthe major releaseorchestrating SATCOM, SDR, cross‑domain solutions, and software‑defined networking that connect airborne platforms to the Digital Infrastructure (DI) and the broader DAF BATTLE NETWORK. You will be working on the Air Force’s open‑architecture aerial node that pushes multi‑level‑secure data to warfighters in seconds, not minutes. Job Duties: 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. Architect & Design Lead creation of the 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 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). 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 12+ 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: 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. Company Benefits: Generous Vacation Policy 401k with Roth option & 8% Company Match Profit Sharing Annual Bonus Potential 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating) Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Life Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Opportunities for Internal Mobility Professional Development Opportunities Earn More with our Employee Referral Program Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more! 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