Network Engineer

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

An Network Engineer acts as a lead technical coordinator, architect and subject matter expert for the Range Communications Network (RCN).

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Lead Network Architecture & Design: Architect, engineer, and modernize the RCN, a large-scale, industrial network environment, focusing on the advanced integration of Juniper (e.g., MX, QFX, SRX) and Cisco routing and switching platforms.
• Design & Document Solutions: Generate comprehensive design specifications, system architectures, rack elevations, and configuration templates to guide technical staff during the physical installation and deployment phases.
• Architect Advanced Services: Engineer and deploy core network services, including VLANs, VPLS, MPLS, OSPF, and BGP. Architect data center solutions using Juniper QFX hardware supporting advanced technologies such as VXLAN and EVPN.
• Engineer Network Security: Engineer and implement network security baselines, including access control and firewall integration (e.g., Palo Alto, Juniper SRX, Cisco ASA), and architect the network routing infrastructure to support DoD Suite A/B encryption environments.
• Architect Monitoring Solutions: Design, implement, and optimize network monitoring and management platforms (e.g., SolarWinds); define alerting thresholds and automated responses to equip network operators with the tools required for daily system health tracking and Tier 1/2 triage.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Serve as a Tier 3/4 escalation point for complex, service-impacting network anomalies that exceed the resolution capabilities of network operators and technicians.
• Manage Wireless & RF Communications: Provide RF communications engineering and integration for DoD wireless network configurations, including point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and MANET radio systems.
• Provide Technical Project Support: Maintain technical responsibility for assigned tasks, generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), develop technical test plans, and collaborate with Program Management to ensure technical solutions align with schedule and budget constraints.
• Liaise with Stakeholders: Act as a primary technical liaison for test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings, interacting with customers and project managers to define and verify system requirements.
• Investigate & Innovate: Analyze the most complex network problems, propose innovative architectural solutions and alternatives, and provide data-driven recommendations to leadership.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and eight (8) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of six (6) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum four (4) years of related engineering experience are required for this position.

In addition, a Network Engineer must possess the following qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering to provide consultative services on development programs and in the design and development of systems and components
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve complex problems in the specialty area
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
• Well-developed leadership skills
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems from a broad perspective
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines