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Transport Network Engineer

C3EL
Location
Pope Army Airfield, NC
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Network / Systems Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance or higher
  • 11+ years of experience supporting DoD programs
  • 10+ years of experience implementing IA/RMF/STIG requirements within network architecture and device configuration
  • Active professional network engineering CE certification (e.g., CCNP Enterprise/JNCIP, SD-WAN)
  • Strong experience with SATCOM, baseband, ground gateways, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect technologies
Nice to have
  • M.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Network Security, or a related technical field
  • B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems, Network Security, Web Security, or a related technical field
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification
What the job really is

The Transport Network Engineer will design, integrate, implement, and troubleshoot mission-critical transport network infrastructure for U.S. Special Operations Command. This role involves working with various technologies including SATCOM, IP/MPLS, SDN, and 5G/6G, and requires supporting 24/7 operations, conducting site surveys, and coordinating with multiple teams to maintain reliable transport capabilities.

Things to weigh
  • Requires U.S. Citizenship and a Secret clearance or higher
  • Role involves supporting 24/7 operations and potential travel to remote locations
  • Focus on mission-critical communications may imply high-pressure situations
Job score2.8/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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