Lead network design and engineering for U.S. Army NIPR/SIPR infrastructure modernization across CONUS installations. This role requires a hands-on engineer with 10+ years experience to develop architecture, coordinate with stakeholders, and execute complex network configurations supporting mission-critical communications.
What you'll do
- Develop and review engineering assessments for network configurations, ensuring adherence to U.S. Army processes, design concepts, and customer standards
- Design and configure Layer 2/Layer 3 networks including spanning tree, SDN, VLANs, VXLANs, and VRFs using Cisco equipment
- Coordinate with Project/Program Managers and Lead Engineers on network architecture decisions and problem resolution
- Prepare detailed cutover plans, staging documentation, and pre-configuration strategies for network installations and upgrades
- Execute network cutover operations, system testing, and validation across NIPR and SIPR environments
- Prepare milestone status reports, site-specific drawings, and presentations for Government review and stakeholder approval
- Travel up to 30% for on-site deployments at CONUS Army installations to support design implementation and testing
Mission
Agile Defense supports the Department of War and Federal Agencies through end-to-end Engineering, Facilities, Information Systems & Technology (EFIS&T) services. This program delivers network design, installation, security, and testing for U.S. Army installations, spanning enterprise networks, Wi-Fi, VoIP, ISP/OSP infrastructure, and voice modernization initiatives across all continental U.S. Army locations.
Required skills
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 network design
- Spanning tree protocol
- VLAN and Virtual Network Identifier (VNI) configuration
- VXLAN and VRF management
- Cisco OEM equipment configuration
- Network architecture and design
- NIPR and SIPR network experience
- Technical documentation and engineering assessments
- Cutover planning and execution
- Strong written and verbal communication