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Network Engineer

Location: Melbourne, Florida

Date: June 2026

About the Opportunity

This is an onsite role and U.S. Citizenship is required.

We are seeking a skilled and motivatedNetwork Engineerto implement and maintain our enterprise network infrastructure across multiple sites. This individual will be responsible for the configuration and ongoing management of all network devices - including firewalls, switches, and wireless access points - and will be a key contributor to network segmentation strategy, configuration change management, and VoIP telephony integration. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a compliance-driven defense contracting environment where network integrity directly supports mission-critical operations.

The Ideal Candidate

You are more than simply analytical, you are innovative, forward-thinking, and driven to deliver meaningful results. You excel in fast-paced, complex environments where initiative is valued, and breakthrough ideas are encouraged. The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity and a passion for exploring emerging technologies.
• Have a strong bias for action and a track record of achieving measurable outcomes.
• Embrace challenges, remain adaptable, and consistently seek opportunities for growth and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and maintain all network infrastructure including firewalls, managed switches, routers, and wireless access points across on-premises and remote sites
• Design and implement network segmentation strategies including VLANs, ACLs, and zone-based firewall policies to support security compliance and CUI data handling requirements
• Manage and process configuration change requests following formal change management procedures, ensuring changes are tested, documented, and approved prior to implementation
• In conjunction with our Manage Services provider, Deploy, administer, and troubleshootVoIP phone systems, including handset provisioning, dial plan management, call routing, and QoS tuning
• Monitor network performance and availability using network management tools; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, outages, and degraded services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date network documentation including topology diagrams, IP address management (IPAM), device inventories, and configuration baselines
• Support site-to-site VPN configuration, SD-WAN deployments, and remote access infrastructure
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to ensure firewall rulesets, wireless configurations, and network architecture align with NIST 800-171 and CMMC requirements
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours network incidents and maintenance windows

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred
• 3-5 yearsof hands-on experience in network engineering or network administration
• Demonstrated proficiency configuring and managing enterprisefirewalls(policy creation, NAT, VPN, IPS/IDS)
• Experience withmanaged switches- VLANs, STP, port security, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing
• Hands-on experience withenterprise wirelesssystems (access point deployment, SSID segmentation, RF management)
• Working knowledge ofVoIP technologies- SIP trunking, PBX/UC platforms, QoS configuration, and endpoint provisioning
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, subnetting, and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP fundamentals)
• Experience with network segmentation design supporting security or compliance requirements
• Strong documentation skills - network diagrams (Visio or draw.io), runbooks, and change records

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with theFortinetproduct stack - FortiGate firewalls, FortiSwitches, FortiAPs, and FortiManager
• Familiarity withSD-WANconfiguration and management
• Exposure to CMMC, NIST 800-171, or other DoD compliance frameworks
• Experience in adefense contracting or governmentenvironment
• Scripting or automation experience (Ansible, Python, or PowerShell) for network configuration management
• ActiveSecret clearanceor willingness to obtain
• Certifications:Network+,CCNA,NSE 4/5(Fortinet), or equivalent

Why Join Us?

You will join a collaborative, mission-driven team that prioritizes innovation, continuous learning, and professional development. We empower our employees to take initiative, drive meaningful impact, and build rewarding long-term careers.

If you're ready to help shape the future of a forward-thinking aerospace organization, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of building smarter, stronger, and more resilient operations.