Sierra Nevada Corporation ยท 1 month ago
Military Fellowship Program: Network Engineer
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSierra Nevada Corporation is a global leader in aerospace and national security, seeking a Network Engineer for their Military Fellowship Program. This role involves designing and maintaining advanced network architectures to support Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) operations, ensuring secure and efficient data flow across various domains.
AerospaceCyber SecurityHardwareNavigationProduct DesignSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, configure, and maintain mission-critical network architectures that enable secure, low-latency data exchange across multiple domains and environments
Support the integration of sensors, communication nodes, and high-altitude systems into distributed C2 networks
Develop and implement network transport solutions leveraging IP-based routing, tactical data links, and cross-domain technologies
Conduct network performance analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting, ensuring resilient operations in contested or degraded environments
Implement and manage network security controls (firewalls, VPNs, encryption, VLAN segmentation, Zero Trust principles) to protect mission data and assets
Collaborate with software, DevSecOps, and systems engineering teams to integrate automated network deployment and monitoring capabilities
Support internal Research and Development (IRAD) activities aimed at advancing next-generation networking, mesh, and tactical communication technologies
Perform risk and opportunity assessments related to network architecture, infrastructure scalability, and cybersecurity posture
Document network configurations, diagrams, and security compliance artifacts to meet DoD and program-specific requirements
Qualification
Required
Currently serving as active duty military and be eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program
Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least 2 or more years of relevant experience
Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, TACLANEs, PKI, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS) and network management tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow, SNMP)
Familiarity with DoD or government network environments, including RMF compliance and STIG hardening
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in both lab and operational environments
Certifications: Security+ to support firewall administrative privileges
Experience with route-based IPsec, policy, basic SD-WAN concepts
Experience with navigating Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Window's based operating systems
Current/Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
Preferred
Juniper SSR and VSRX experience
Experience working with DoD tactical data / Datalinks (JREAP, UCI, ASTERIX, VMF, VOIP, etc)
Experience with network optimization / QoS to support edge based data distribution
Entry level experience with Software coding / script(s) development to support simple applications
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
Life insurance
3 weeks paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Sierra Nevada Corporation is an aerospace and defense contractor.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Reifenberg
Senior Director of Technology - Entrepreneurship
Recent News
2025-12-02
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