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MAG Aerospace · 12 hours ago

Network / Communications Engineer

Fairfax, VA

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $144K/yr

5+ years exp

MAG Aerospace is seeking a Network/Communications Engineer to ensure critical data reaches its destination despite jamming, destruction, and cyber attacks. The role involves innovating and architecting resilient communication systems and designing tactical mesh networks for challenging environments.

Aerospace

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement tactical mesh networks for DDIL environments

Develop multi-path routing protocols for resilient communications

Implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions

Configure and optimize diverse communication channels (satellite, RF, cellular)

Design quality of service (QoS) for degraded network conditions

Implement store-and-forward architectures for intermittent connectivity

Develop network monitoring and diagnostic tools

Implement network security controls (encryption, authentication, segmentation)

Design and configure firewall rules and intrusion detection

Perform network vulnerability assessments

Implement zero-trust network architectures

Support cybersecurity compliance requirements

Qualification

Network engineering experienceTCP/IPUDP protocolsRouting protocols OSPFRouting protocols BGPNetwork security IPSecNetwork security VPNsSoftware-defined networking (SDN)Mesh networking technologiesRF communicationsSatellite communicationsNetwork simulation toolsMilitary tactical networksMobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs)Cognitive radioNetwork automation toolsDISA STIGs familiarityTAK servers experienceCSfC requirementsAmateur radio licenseUnderwater acoustic networksCCNA/CCNP certificationBachelor's degree