Network Engineer, Journeyman

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SMX is seeking a Network Architect to provide Engineering (Journeyman) support to the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program Office (PMA‑281) at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The candidate will provide weapon system strategic & tactical networking and network architecture support to develop multi‑level security communications solutions for the Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) for Tomahawk missile with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Allies & Partners.

PMA‑281 is responsible for the acquisition and life‑cycle management of mission planning, control systems and execution tools developed and integrated with other NAVAIR program offices, other Services, and foreign nation customers/partners.

• Perform Network Architecture functions combined with strong network engineering experience to develop strategic and tactical networking support to develop cross‑domain multi‑level security communications solutions for mission orders to Allies and Partners
• Perform programmatic or technical knowledge identifying, formulating, designing, and/or testing practical solutions to engineering problems; guiding the engineering development of modern complex systems; and employing systems engineering methods and tools in the development of systems
• Develop and generate Systems Security artifacts required to transfer technologies for Allies and Partner nations with FMS cases
• Perform software acquisition functions, requirements management, design and develop software workflow, and resolve cryptographic issues and specific challenges associated with non‑FVEY partner nations
• Must be able to perform software requirements broken down into systems requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or scientific field from an accredited college or university
• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a higher level if required; TS/SCI eligible desired
• Must have at least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in network engineering expertise is required
• Demonstrated experience in cross‑domain multi‑level security communications solutions is required
• Understanding of developing a strategic & tactical network architecture with Allies and Partner nations is required
• Understanding the design and development of software workflow is required

• Ability to perform software requirements broken down into systems requirements and cryptographic requirements associated with partner nations

Final date to receive applications: 1/12/2026

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.

The proposed salary for this position is $86,000 USD - $143,300 USD.

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