Senior Network Engineer

What You'll Do:

The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement, secure, and sustain the network infrastructure supporting Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems. The selected candidate will maintain complex enterprise and tactical networks that enable distributed simulation environments, real-time data exchange, and large-scale combat training exercises involving Navy, Joint, and coalition participants.

This position will be based fully on-site at our Lexington Park, MD office. Periodic travel to the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, VA, where the Global LVC Operations Center is located, will be required. Candidates interested in relocating to the Virginia Beach area may also have the option to work from the government site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise and tactical network architectures.
• Support classified and unclassified training networks.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network management systems.
• Maintain network availability and performance across geographically dispersed training locations.
• Support connectivity between live platforms, simulators, command centers, and remote training participants.
• Implement boundary defense solutions and network segmentation.
• Maintain firewall rules and access controls.
• Support cybersecurity audits, vulnerability remediation, and RMF compliance.
• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and security incidents.
• Serve as a technical lead during major fleet and coalition training events.
• Monitor network health throughout exercises.
• Rapidly resolve connectivity issues affecting training realism and operational objectives.
• This position may require up to 25% annual travel.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.