Network/Communications Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-25
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Engineer, Systems Engineer
Position Summary
MAG is currently recruiting for a Network/Communications Engineer who will ensure critical data reaches its destination despite jamming, destruction, and cyber attacks. You'll innovate in architecting reimagined but compliant resilient communication systems that maintain connectivity in the world's most challenging environments.
US Citizens Only
Former US Defense Contractor / US Gov / US Military Experience Only
This is a Hybrid Position
- Remote mainly - but as well on call to come into a MAG office when requested
We are seeking candidates who live in proximity to our corporate HQ in Fairfax, VA primarily but will entertain persons living near our satellite offices in:
Aberdeen, MD
- Titusville, FL
- Newport News, VA
- Carthage NC
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Primary Responsibilities- Design and implement tactical mesh networks for DDIL environments
- Develop multi-path routing protocols for resilient communications
- Implement software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
- Configure and optimize diverse communication channels (satellite, RF, cellular)
- Design quality of service (QoS) for degraded network conditions
- Implement store-and-forward architectures for intermittent connectivity
- Develop network monitoring and diagnostic tools
- Implement network security controls (encryption, authentication, segmentation)
- Design and configure firewall rules and intrusion detection
- Perform network vulnerability assessments
- Implement zero-trust network architectures
- Support cybersecurity compliance requirements
Minimum Requirements
Experience:
Required Qualifications- 5+ years network engineering experience
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and multicast protocols
- Experience with routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, OLSR)
- Hands-on experience with mesh networking technologies
- Proficiency with network security (IPSec, VPNs, TLS)
- Experience with software-defined networking (SDN/NFV)
- Familiarity with RF communications and spectrum management
- Understanding of satellite communications (VSAT, LEO constellations)
- Experience with network simulation and modeling tools
- Experience with military tactical networks
- Knowledge of Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs)
- Familiarity with cognitive radio and dynamic spectrum access
- Experience with network automation tools and principles (e.g., Ansible, Python, Infrastructure-as-Code)
- Familiarity with DISA STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) or similar DoD/IC security hardening standards
- Experience with TAK servers and Cursor on Target (CoT)
- Understanding of CSfC requirements
- Amateur radio license
- Experience with underwater acoustic networks
- CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certification
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Clearance:
- Must be eligible for Secret security clearance
- US Citizenship required
What Makes You Successful Here
- You assume every network will fail and design accordingly
- You can optimize protocols for 2400 baud or 10 Gbps
- You understand both the theory and practical reality of RF propagation
- You can explain complex networking to operators simply
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