Job Description

Job Title: Network Engineer - Subject-Matter Expert

Job Location: Bedford, MA (Onsite)

Type: Full-time

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 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:

• 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.

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