Systems Engineer (Network Engineer and Architecture Focus)

Location: Washington, DC, Dayton, OH, USA

Work Location: onsite

• Architect, design, and deploy network solutions across multi‑enclave environments
• Lead or support network integration efforts including SD‑WAN deployment, hardware selection, and ground system connectivity
• Develop and refine technical requirements, interface definitions, and system documentation
• Perform systems engineering activities including requirements analysis, Cameo systems modeling, and DOORS requirements management
• Support system design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and cross‑IPT coordination
• Analyze network performance, identify constraints, and recommend improvements or new architecture approaches
• Contribute to security planning and risk management strategies for networked systems
• Provide light leadership for small technical teams, help establish SLAs, and coordinate technical activities across engineering groups
• Support deployment planning, configuration management, and integration of IT and cloud‑based systems
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, system artifacts, and engineering products

• 18+ years of experience
• Strong background in network engineering or network architecture
• Experience with enterprise or DoD network deployment, multi‑enclave environments, or mission partner networking
• Hands‑on experience with SD‑WAN, routing, switching, network hardware selection, and ground system integration
• IT systems experience including cloud environments, virtualization, and distributed systems
• Familiarity with systems engineering fundamentals: requirements, interfaces, MBSE tools, system documentation
• Experience with network‑centric government or enterprise environments (e.g., DISA networks, DISN, JWICS, AFNET POPs, or similar)
• Understanding of air‑based or ground‑based systems networking (e.g., AFSN)
• Ability to coordinate across engineering IPTs and provide leadership for small teams

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or related technical field.
• Master’s or PhD in a technical field and 10+ years of experience

• Security+ or Network+
• CCNA or CCNP
• AWS Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect
• Systems engineering credentials (CSAP, DWIA, or similar)
• Additional network architecture or cloud certifications

• TS/SCI

• Up to 25% travel to government and industry sites as needed.