We are seeking a Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining secure and efficient communication networks that meet mission-critical requirements. The successful candidate will ensure network infrastructure complies with DoD standards and policies, including cybersecurity mandates, and support military operations.
On any given day, the selected candidate will be asked to undertake the following:

• Network Design: Develop and deploy secure LANs, WANs, and communication systems to meet DoD needs.
• Optimization: Conduct diagnostics, updates, and performance tuning for reliability and availability.
• Cybersecurity: Enforce security measures per IA and RMF standards.
• Monitoring: Oversee network health, resolve issues, and address vulnerabilities.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of configurations and incidents.
• Collaboration: Partner with system admins, cybersecurity teams, and mission staff.
• Innovation: Recommend technologies to enhance network performance and security.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THIS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years networking experience.
• Proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP), hardware (routers, switches, firewalls), and monitoring tools.
• Experience with encryption, VPNs, and cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, DISA STIGs).
• Proven experience in network design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance, or equivalent.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $183,000
The BlueHalo pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees' total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)