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Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Network Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAlbuquerque, NM, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A DoD Secret clearance is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field is required.
  • At least 3 years of relevant technical engineering experience is required.
  • Experience with network security, firewalls, and virtual private networks is required.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or equivalent networking equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and VLANs, is required.
  • Proficiency in configuring and managing routers, switches, and firewalls is required.
  • Experience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies is required.
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles and network security best practices is required.
  • A current networking certification such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA-Junos, or equivalent is required.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex systems and technical requirements are required.
  • Time-management and organizational skills are required.
  • The ability to work independently and solve problems is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the program office’s network engineering subject matter expert, advising the Program Manager, Technical Director, and systems engineering team on network-related requirements, design decisions, risks, and dependencies.
  • Translate mission and operational needs into network requirements and support their allocation, traceability, review, and maintenance throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Represent network requirements and interfaces in system architectures, operational concepts, interface definitions, and other program engineering artifacts.
  • Support network architecture development and trade studies, assessing proposed approaches for mission fit, interoperability, performance, resilience, security, scalability, and supportability.
  • Coordinate system network and facility network requirements as distinct engineering areas, identifying their interfaces and dependencies without combining their design baselines or work scopes.
  • Identify and document network interfaces, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies involving mission systems, platforms, cybersecurity, facilities, cloud services, and external networks.
  • Participate in technical interchange meetings, engineering reviews, and program decision forums; present network engineering positions and track resulting actions to closure.
  • Review contractor and engineering team deliverables for consistency with approved requirements, architectures, interfaces, and program decisions.
  • Support technical risk, issue, and opportunity management by identifying network-related concerns, assessing impacts, recommending mitigations, and tracking resolution.
  • Assess proposed system changes for impacts to network requirements, interfaces, architecture, verification plans, and operational concepts; provide network engineering input to configuration and change-control processes.
  • Support development of network verification and validation strategies, requirements traceability, success criteria, and test plans.
  • Review network-related test procedures and results, assess whether requirements have been met, and identify issues requiring corrective action.
  • Coordinate with government stakeholders, other program offices, facility representatives, cybersecurity personnel, and engineering teams to resolve network-related dependencies and maintain alignment.
  • Provide network engineering inputs to technical status reports, briefings, acquisition and planning documents, and program recommendations.
  • Communicate network technical status, risks, decisions, and unresolved issues to program and customer leadership.

Desired Qualifications

  • A DoD TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
  • Cisco CCNP Enterprise, Juniper JNCIP-ENT, Security+ CE, or AWS or Azure networking certification is preferred.
  • Experience with cloud networking, including AWS or Azure, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of VoIP and wireless networking solutions is preferred.

About the Company

Astrion

Integrated defense, security, and space technology

Astrion provides integrated technology solutions and services for defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions. It covers cyber, software, systems engineering, and mission support, delivered through an “always on” approach and strong execution in demanding environments. The company works directly with customers to deliver impactful results and shape the future of national security and space operations. By combining technical expertise with agility, Astrion differentiates itself through relentless pursuit of bold ideas and end-to-end support across the lifecycle of complex missions. Its goal is to help customers meet critical moments with reliable, tailored solutions that advance capabilities in defense, security, and space.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
Not listed

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