A Network Engineer or Architect designs and builds computer network systems, including software and hardware. Runs program and system tests, solves technical problems and maintains the network system. Designs and analyzes computer network models.
Senior Advisory Network Engineer Frontier Technology Inc. - 3.8 Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Telecommunications network device configuration Stakeholder engagement Requirements specification Requirements design Failover system High availability solutions design Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) High school diploma or
GED VLAN
Cisco routers/switches implementation Requirements analysis Customer engagement DoD 8570 Design engineering Network routing Network security architecture design High availability
Full Job Description Overview:
At FTI Defense, we are united by one common mission: supporting those who protect our nation so they can make the best-informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission. We strive to incorporate our values to create a culture of collaboration and trust, where you can share your ideas and innovate. If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data-driven solutions, FTI Defense would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you. We are hiring an Senior Advisory Network Engineer to support one of our United States Navy customers. In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex, multi-tenant network environments while interfacing directly with mission stakeholders to translate operational needs into robust technical requirements. Join a highly skilled, seasoned engineering team dedicated to delivering resilient, mission-critical infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
Lead architectural design, configuration, and operational deployment of enterprise routing, switching, and firewall infrastructures. Architect and implement multi-tenant environments and segmentation strategies utilizing VRF-Lite, VLANs, and routing policy controls. Design and enforce high-availability (HA) topologies, failover mechanisms, disaster recovery, and resilient backup procedures to meet stringent mission uptime requirements. Directly engage with Navy customer stakeholders, technical leadership, and system owners to gather operational requirements, run technical interchange meetings, and lead network implementation strategies. Install, upgrade, and integrate enterprise networking platforms, security appliances, and identity/policy management frameworks (e.g., Cisco ISE). Provide security-hardened configuration templates (DISA STIG-compliant) for all network infrastructure components (Cisco switches, routers, next-generation firewalls). Produce detailed architectural diagrams, engineering design packages, technical specifications, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/build guides for repeatable deployment. Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 and security policy issues, performing root-cause analysis and system performance tuning. Collaborate closely with ISSM and ISSO personnel to support network artifacts and documentation for Authority to Operate (ATO) packages. Must be able to support 35% - 40% travel to Ventura, CA.
Education/Qualifications:
Required:
Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance. High school diploma or equivalent. 10+ years of relevant Network Engineering, Network Architecture, and/or Information Assurance experience. Demonstrated experience with VRF-Lite configurations, macro/micro-segmentation, and multi-tenant enterprise network design. Proven experience designing High Availability (HA) architectures, stateful failover, and redundancy protocols (e.g., HSRP/VRRP, dynamic routing, dual-homing). Strong consultative and customer-facing skills with demonstrated experience leading requirements gathering and architectural design sessions. Solid hands-on background in Cisco routing/switching, next-gen firewalls, and
DISA STIG
implementation. Active DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification: CompTIA Security
X, CCNA, CCNP
Security, CCSP, GDSA or equivalent Cyber Workforce (CWF) training per
DCWF 441.
Must be able to support 35% - 40% travel to Ventura, CA.
Prefered:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited or NCAE-designated institution. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise/Security, or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP/CCDE). Experience architecting secure network boundaries and test range or tactical communications environments for DoD/Navy programs. #LI-EB1 #LI-Onsite