Senior Network Systems Engineer

What You'll Do:

The Senior Network Systems Engineer will head a team responsible for the design, implementation, security, and sustainment of the network infrastructure supporting Navy Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) training systems. In this role you will develop network engineering solutions, prepare technical documentation, and support the installation, integration, testing, and sustainment of secure network systems. Working alongside senior systems engineers, the cybersecurity team, and government technical leads, you will translate approved requirements and architecture into reliable, supportable network implementations.

This position will be based in Norfolk, VA, with some time expected to be spent at the Global LVC Operations Center located at the NAS Oceana Dam Neck annex.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop network designs and implementation plans addressing connectivity, performance, availability, security, and integration requirements.
• Prepare and interpret engineering design packages, logical and physical network diagrams, rack elevations, one-line diagrams, cable schedules, and installation drawings.
• Evaluate copper and fiber cabling pathways, rack layouts, and inside/outside plant interfaces; coordinate infrastructure requirements with facility and installation teams.
• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing, and LAN/WAN connections within approved network architectures.
• Provide technical oversight during installation, verify work against approved drawings, and document discrepancies and as-built changes.
• Develop and execute network integration and test procedures; diagnose connectivity, performance, and interoperability issues and document results.
• Coordinate with ISSO and ISSE personnel on network hardening, STIG implementation, remediation, and technical evidence supporting RMF activities.
• Maintain configuration baselines, equipment inventories, bills of material, change records, and operational documentation; mentor team members and brief technical risks.
• 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.