Chenega MIOS SBU · 2 hours ago
Senior Network Engineer
Oakton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expChenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance skills and build a career in a rapidly evolving business climate. The role focuses on network traffic analysis, establishing traffic baselines, identifying anomalies, and supporting incident response through expert-level traffic analysis.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze network traffic using PCAP data to identify abnormal patterns, anomalies, or security threats
Establish and maintain baseline network traffic profiles for normal behavior across different enclaves
Work with cybersecurity and IT operations teams to investigate incidents using packet-level data
Collaborate with tool owners to ensure optimal configuration and visibility in Extra Hop, SolarWinds, and Splunk
Conduct protocol-level analysis of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SMTP, and encrypted tunnels (e.g., TLS, VPN) to identify misuse, threats, or performance issues
Develop traffic reports, summaries, and actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Support tuning of alerts, dashboards, and data feeds that rely on network traffic sources
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and analysts on traffic analysis best practices
Assist in the development and documentation of network monitoring and troubleshooting procedures, including diagnosing MTU and packet fragmentation issues
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering, traffic analysis, or cybersecurity
Extensive experience in analyzing PCAP data using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, Zeek, Cisco products, or ExtraHop
Must hold a current DoD 8140 (or 8570) baseline certification at the IAT Level II or higher (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
U.S. Citizen with active TS/SCI clearance
Deep understanding of network protocols, packet structures, and flow analysis
Proficiency in interpreting full packet captures for security, troubleshooting, and performance analysis
Familiarity with network detection and performance tools such as ExtraHop, SolarWinds, and Splunk
Experience with protocol dissection, filtering, and decoding in tools like Wireshark
Ability to correlate network behavior with system or application issues
Excellent documentation and communication skills to convey complex findings
Strong problem-solving skills and situational awareness during live troubleshooting or incident response
Benefits
Well-being programs
Company
Chenega MIOS SBU
Chenega Corporation’s MIOS Strategic Business Unit (SBU) provides innovative solutions for federal, DOD, and commercial customers around the globe.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chet Husk
Chief Technical Officer
Sarah Bruno, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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