Principal Network Engineer

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Full Time Employee Full-Time Fairfax, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Position Title: Principal Network Engineer
Requisition : 1762
Position Location: Fairfax, VA
Position

Reports To:

Engineering Technical Lead
Supervises Others: No

Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics & processing systems including digital RF & Optical command and control solutions and atmospheric & airborne sensors. Our three operating units:
Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4

ISR Systems (ICS) and Optical Precision Systems (OPS), develop within the agile framework which enables us to produce proven, purpose‑built systems that solve our customers’ mission critical challenges across space, air, land, and sea.

Trident’s Integrated C4

ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services which improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability, autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions, and scalable, responsive, all-domain surveillance systems. Trident's integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations both domestic and abroad.

We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

Position Summary

This position will be part of a team supporting an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer. The Principal Network Engineer will provide technical expertise, support, maintenance, repair, and upgrades within a 24/7 mission support environment. In this capacity, the engineer must be knowledgeable in the areas of network communications, computer operating systems, debugging, and troubleshooting methods. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer with deep experience in enterprise networking, including modern Cisco platforms (Catalyst 9400 and 8300 series), multicast video transport, and virtualized network environments.

This individual must be capable of troubleshooting complex issues under operational pressure while also contributing to system design, integration, and continuous improvement efforts.

The engineer will work closely with program leadership, system engineers, and operational stakeholders to ensure resilient, low-latency, and secure network performance across classified and unclassified environments. This is an onsite position in Fairfax, VA.

Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility for this role will be to develop comprehensive solutions using enterprise-class routing, switching, and application services for the client. High level responsibilities include the implementation, design, and operation of Government network solutions and infrastructure.

• Assist in managing secure DoD networks and administering continuous support for mission ready classified/unclassified servers and systems
• Design, implement, and sustain enterprise network solutions supporting mission‑critical C2 and surveillance systems
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Cisco‑based infrastructure, including Catalyst 9400 (core/distribution) and Catalyst 8300 (edge/SD‑WAN) platforms, Cisco Firepower 1120/1150 ASA platforms and Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC)
• Engineer and maintain multicast‑enabled networks supporting real‑time video distribution (e.g., PIM, IGMP, QoS tuning for video streams)
• Support secure DoD network operations across classified and unclassified environments, ensuring compliance with IA/STIG/EMSEC requirements
• Provide engineering support and analysis of system requirements related to the implementation of networked system and component infrastructure.
• When required, provide analysis research, recommendations, and procurement of hardware/software systems.
• Support the…