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Razor is looking for a Network Engineer focused on designing, implementing, and optimizing network architectures that support the integration of national, commercial, and tactical ISR capabilities into operational Army systems. The role emphasizes network design, integration, performance optimization, and secure intelligence data transport across mission-critical environments supporting the Army TENCAP mission. Education & Certification Requirements: Bachelor's degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10–13 years of relevant experience. Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required. Candidates holding an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI sponsorship may be considered. Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (On-Site) Responsibilities: • Serve as the Network Engineer and technical authority for network design, integration, and performance optimization • Design, implement, and maintain network architectures supporting Army TENCAP mission requirements • Maintain and evolve network architecture, technical baselines, and overall network performance • Collaborate with systems, network, and cybersecurity engineering teams to support mission objectives and technical requirements • Support coordination of network requirements, hardware and software design activities, and verification and validation efforts • Design and implement network infrastructure supporting ISR data flows and integration with intelligence platforms and networks • Analyze network performance and recommend improvements to optimize reliability, scalability, and operational effectiveness • Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, engineering reports, and network implementation plans • Provide recommendations on information system design, integration and test, performance analysis, administration, security, and policy • Support network modernization initiatives and the integration of emerging technologies into mission environments • Serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader within complex operational and engineering environments
Qualifications: • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance • Bachelor's degree with 12–15 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10–13 years of relevant experience • Senior-level network engineering experience supporting complex enterprise, defense, or intelligence environments • Experience with network design, integration, and performance optimization • Experience serving as a technical authority for network architecture and engineering activities • Experience maintaining and evolving network architectures, technical baselines, and network performance standards • Experience supporting network requirements, hardware and software design, verification, and validation activities • Experience designing and implementing network infrastructure supporting ISR data flows • Experience integrating with intelligence platforms, intelligence networks, or mission systems • Strong understanding of information system design, integration and testing, performance analysis, administration, security, and policy • Experience developing technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and engineering reports • Ability to operate as a senior technical authority, engineering leader, and trusted advisor within complex mission environments
Desired Skills: • Experience supporting ISR systems • Experience with satellite communications (SATCOM) • Experience supporting intelligence networks and intelligence community • Environments • Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools • Experience with Cisco networking technologies • Experience supporting Microsoft and Linux environments • Experience with VPN, cryptographic, and secure communications technologies • Prior experience supporting Department of Defense, Army, intelligence, or national security missions
Employer Information: Razor is an EEO Employer. Razor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Benefits Overview: Razor offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k) with company match, professional development opportunities, and other competitive benefits designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.