Network Engineer II

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We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced network architectures enabling Joint All‑Domain Command and Control (JADC2) operations. This role plays a critical part in connecting sensors, high‑altitude platforms, and area defense systems into a secure, resilient, and interoperable C2 framework that empowers real‑time decision‑making across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.

As part of a cross‑functional engineering team, you will design and implement robust network infrastructures, ensure mission data flows securely and efficiently across domains, and contribute to innovative research and development initiatives that shape the future of distributed C2 and data transport for the joint force.

• Design, configure, and maintain mission‑critical network architectures that enable secure, low‑latency data exchange across multiple domains and environments.
• Support the integration of sensors, communication nodes, and high‑altitude systems into distributed C2 networks.
• Develop and implement network transport solutions leveraging IP‑based routing, tactical data links, and cross‑domain technologies.
• Conduct network performance analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting, ensuring resilient operations in contested or degraded environments.
• Implement and manage network security controls (firewalls, VPNs, encryption, VLAN segmentation, Zero Trust principles) to protect mission data and assets.
• Collaborate with software, Dev Sec Ops , and systems engineering teams to integrate automated network deployment and monitoring capabilities.
• Support internal Research and Development (IRAD) activities aimed at advancing next‑generation networking, mesh, and tactical communication technologies.
• Perform risk and opportunity assessments related to network architecture, infrastructure scalability, and cybersecurity posture.
• Document network configurations, diagrams, and security compliance artifacts to meet DoD and program‑specific requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, TACLANEs, PKI, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS) and network management tools (Solar Winds, Wireshark, Net Flow, SNMP).
• Familiarity with DoD or government network environments, including RMF compliance and STIG hardening.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in both lab and operational environments.
• Certifications:
  
  Security+ to support firewall administrative privileges.
• Experience with route‑based IPsec, policy, basic SD‑WAN concepts.
• Experience navigating Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows‑based operating systems.
• Current/Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

• Juniper SSR and VSRX experience.
• Experience working with DoD tactical data/datalinks (JREAP, UCI, ASTERIX, VMF, VOIP, etc.).
• Experience with network optimization / QoS to support edge‑based data distribution.
• Entry‑level experience with software coding/scripting development to support simple applications.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance.
• 3 weeks paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits.

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility handles adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process.

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Location:

Fort Worth, TX. Salary range: $–$.