Journeyman Network Engineer
Journeyman Network Engineer
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Job Title: Journeyman Network Engineer
Location: Onsite Dayton OH
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
**Active TS Clearance Required**
About the Opportunity:Join Client a 100% employee-owned aerospace and defense engineering company that has supported U.S. military and government missions since 1977. As part of a 2000 strong team of engineers scientists and IT professionals youll contribute to Phalanx Griffon (PG) - the Air Forces open architecture aerial node delivering multi-level secure data to warfighters in seconds.
This is a newly created position supporting Major Release 2 (FY) of PG and will play a key role in architecting the tactical and enterprise networks that underpin one of the most advanced warfighter communication platforms in development today.
What Youll Do: Architect & Design-
Lead the design of PGs network reference architecture across airborne and ground nodes.
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Define advanced routing schemas (BGP/OSPF/IS IS) QoS IPSec overlays and cross-domain rules compliant with NSA/DISA STIGs.
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Produce SysML/CAMEO digital artifacts for integration with government digital thread initiatives.
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Configure routers switches SATCOM modems SDRs and firewalls in a system integration lab (SIL) environment.
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Develop and implement automated test harnesses using IXIA Spirent Ansible etc. for network validation.
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Embed Zero Trust controls and continuous ATO (RMF/eMASS) practices into DevSecOps pipelines.
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Guide implementation of SD-WAN OpenFlow or similar dynamic routing technologies for hybrid airborne/ground networks.
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Work with platform SPOs and flight-test teams to convert lab environments into flight-ready network builds.
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Develop IATTs operational runbooks and help-desk support documentation (Elastic Prometheus Grafana).
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Serve as the senior network SME briefing technical readiness and risk to Government IPTs.
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Mentor mid-level engineers and support knowledge transfer to Air Force personnel.
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U.S. Citizenship and Active TS/SCI clearance are required.
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field (Masters preferred).
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8 years of experience in the design integration and security of mission-critical IP networks for DoD or IC.
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Expert-level knowledge of routing/switching (Layer 2/3) SATCOM RF/mesh and secure transport enclaves.
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Experience with cross-domain solutions NSA Type 1 crypto and multi-level secure architectures.
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Skilled in scripting/automation (Python Ansible Terraform) and test tools (IXIA Spirent etc.).
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CCNP/CCIE JNCIE or similar expert-level certification.
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Prior experience with CJADC2 ABMS OMS/UCI Link 16/22 TTNT or airborne tactical networks.
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Familiarity with containerized networking (CNI service mesh) and classified DevSecOps (Iron Bank Platform One).
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Proven experience managing RMF packages through eMASS to full ATO.
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Agile Scrum or SAFe certification.
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Employee-Owned: As a member of Client youre not just an employee - youre a shareholder.
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Mission-Driven Culture: Support the U.S. military with impactful high-tech engineering projects.
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Flexible Work Hours: Emphasis on work-life balance while supporting mission-critical goals.
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Core Values: We live by People Quality & Integrity and Profitable Growth.
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Growth & Recognition: Regular performance reviews bonus incentive plans (BIPs) and a collaborative culture where your expertise is valued.
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Relocation Assistance: Not available
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Sponsorship: Not available
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Equity: Yes through employee ownership (ESOP)
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Reports to: No direct reports
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Variable Compensation: Annual Reviews and Bonus Incentive Plans (BIPs)
Employment Type
Full-time
