WAN Engineer - Secret Clearance

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

The WAN Engineer is required to hold expert‑level certifications in multiple network and security disciplines (e.g., CCNP/CCIE & CISSP). WAN Engineers perform operation and maintenance (O&M) for the RCC‑SWA enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring stability and providing daily support of a geographically dispersed Wide Area Network. Responsibilities include design, troubleshooting, optimization, administration, change management, and technical documentation.

• Maintain and operate routers and switches throughout the Southwest Asia Area of Responsibility.
• Configure OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MP‑BGP, DMVPN, MPLS, VRF, and QoS.
• Identify problems and troubleshoot DMVPN phases 1‑3.
• Evaluate network performance and adjust infrastructure hardware and software to optimize performance.
• Perform regular system maintenance to support IAVA vulnerabilities and CCRI compliance.
• Perform capacity planning for communications networks carrying data, voice, and video.
• Monitor availability and reliability of the WAN using DX Net Ops Spectrum, Solar Winds Orion, and Cisco DNA Center.
• Execute engineering best practices in network builds, integration, testing, and documentation while adhering to DISA STIGs.
• Ensure all managed technologies comply with current DISA STIGs.
• Assist with identifying and investigating malicious network activity.
• Create, update, and maintain detailed network diagrams.
• Create and track network issues/requests using the Service Now ticketing system.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Program: OMDAC‑SWACA. This position offers company‑paid housing and transportation, a completion bonus, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Applicants must satisfy all host‑country requirements to legally work in the host country, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a host nation visa and host nation driver’s license.

• Requires an active Secret Clearance.
• Education:
  
  One‑year related experience can be substituted for one year of education if the degree is required. Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferably in Computer Science, MIS, IS, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of practical experience working with network and systems technologies.
• Must hold at least one baseline certification and one computing‑environment certification as per DoD 8570.01M.
• Baseline certifications: CCNP (Security) (not double‑qualified), CASP+, SecurityX+, GCED, GCIH, CISA, CCSP, CISSP (or Associate).
• Computing‑environment certifications: CC‑DN‑A, CCIE (any), CCNP (any).
• Solid background with TCP/IP, routing, switching, VRF, MPLS, and layer2 protocols.
• Experience with VPN technologies.
• Experience creating and maintaining custom Python scripts.
• Experience with Cisco DNA Center.
• Strong customer‑service orientation.
• Ability to verify system configurations per Higher Headquarters, Local, and DISA STIG policies.
• Ability to manage asset documentation for accreditation and authorization.
• Ability to assess networking requirements and provide solutions.
• Ability to make accurate and independent decisions under pressure.
• Ability to execute many complex tasks simultaneously across departmental boundaries.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable performing in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented work environment.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills.