Senior Network Engineer

What Youll 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 at the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach VA. For candidates interested in relocating to Lexington Park MD the position may also be based there.

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.

What Youll Bring:

• 9 years of progressively responsible experience designing implementing and maintaining enterprise and tactical network infrastructures. A bachelors degree in a STEM related area of study may be considered in lieu of the full 9 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience configuring and supporting enterprise network devices including routers switches firewalls load balancers and network management systems in classified and unclassified environments.
• Experience designing implementing and troubleshooting secure network architectures supporting geographically dispersed operations distributed users and mission-critical systems.
• Experience implementing boundary defense solutions network segmentation access controls and cybersecurity best practices in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Experience monitoring network performance analyzing network traffic resolving complex connectivity issues and supporting vulnerability remediation to ensure high availability and operational readiness.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) Navy or NAVAIR networks including providing technical leadership during operational exercises training events or other mission-critical activities.

Certification Requirements:

• Required for this position: CCNP Enterprise Security or Data Center and an operating system certification (Linux preferred). In addition one of the following industry certifications is required: SecurityX/CASP CCNA CCSP GCED GCIA GCLD GDSA GFACT.
• A masters degree or Ph.D. in Engineering Cybersecurity Data Science Information Systems or Information Technology or Software Engineering may be considered in lieu of one of the listed certifications however one of the listed CCNP certifications will still be required.

If you are unsure if you qualify based on the above information we get it! Please go ahead and apply anyway we are happy to review your credentials. Please upload copies of any relevant certifications as part of your application.

Equally Important:

• Ability to build positive collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Proactive self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $150000 - $165000 commensurate with an individuals experience qualifications and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering information technology training and logistics. Above all we are committed to doing whats right for the Warfighterplain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC

• 100% employee-owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!
• Comprehensive benefits package including 11 paid holidays medical/dental/vision coverage HSA/FSA options disability insurance and more!
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education
• Veteran-friendly employer
• Thriving employee culture

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit hire train compensate and promote employees based on qualifications merit and business needs without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status genetic information pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding) or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about discussing or disclosing compensation.