Senior Network Engineer MQ-9 RPA Enterprise (C-NOC)

Job Requirements Creech Air Force Base, NV Top Secret Polygraph not specified Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience) Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Enterprise Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC) at Creech AFB. The C-NOC is the enterprise-level hub responsible for sustaining and securing the global network infrastructure that enables real-time MQ-9 aircraft command and control, ISR data transport, SATCOM connectivity, and secure boundary enforcement across CONUS and OCONUS operations. This is a mission-critical engineering role supporting live flight operations with zero-fail expectations. What You Will Support Aircraft Control Network (ACN) - Transport, Combat, and Training enclaves C2R secure boundary systems Sensor Product Dissemination Network (SPDN) for ISR video/data distribution Monics satellite carrier monitoring system HAIPE encryption and red/black boundary architecture SATCOM relay connectivity and transport infrastructure Key Responsibilities Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering Lead design, sustainment, and optimization of redundant ACN architecture Engineer routing (OSPF, BGP), multicast (PIM), tunneling, and high-availability configurations Configure and maintain Cisco routers/switches, firewalls, Juniper CTP devices, and HAIPE systems Ensure secure red/black boundary enforcement within the MQ-9 enterprise Cybersecurity & Compliance Support RMF compliance and ATO sustainment Implement STIG hardening and vulnerability remediation Validate corrective actions and patch management Maintain cybersecurity posture across enterprise enclaves Operational Leadership (C-NOC) Provide Tier 3 support for mission-impacting events Lead troubleshooting bridges during live MQ-9 operations Conduct flight-schedule-aligned network reconfigurations with rollback planning Oversee configuration backup validation and disaster recovery processes Enterprise Modernization Evaluate integration impacts of new MQ-9 capabilities Provide sustainment recommendations for emerging ISR technologies Maintain updated network diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation Required Experience 5+ years enterprise network engineering experience (7+ preferred) Experience in 24/7 NOC or mission-critical environments Strong knowledge of encrypted transport and boundary architectures DoD, ISR, aviation, or SATCOM background preferred

Location:

Creech Air Force Base, Nevada Work Environment:

On-Site at the Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC)

Schedule:

24/7/365 operational mission environment

Clearance Required:

Active Secret (TS eligibility required - SSBI/DCID 6/4 eligible)

Certification Required:

IAT Level II (Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, or CND) + CE as applicable group id: 90769394 N Name Hidden PM Apply now