Principal Network Engineer

Department Summary:

The L614 - Intelligent Network Services Department within MITRE Technology and Engineering specializes in complex network challenges vital to national well-being. This position is for the Teleport Program Office (TPO) project that is seeking a Network Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and delivery support for modernized Teleport management, control, and service orchestration capabilities. This role will develop an enterprise Teleport management and control reference/solution architecture that supports DISA Teleport and mission partner operations, including situational awareness, common operational picture, automated SATCOM service fulfillment, automated resource planning, end device provisioning, and dashboarding of Teleport resources.

This individual will serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for translating approved architecture and operational requirements into operator-ready capabilities. The role also includes product ownership support, vendor oversight, acquisition support, and coordination across the broader DoD SATCOM community to ensure the Teleport solution integrates effectively with adjacent programs and systems.

The work location and clearance include:

• Active SECRET clearance required
• 100% onsite at DISA Headquarters, Fort Meade
• Travel required in support of stakeholder coordination, vendor engagement, and integration activities

• Lead the architecture, design, and documentation of enterprise, hybrid, and specialized network environments
• Develop system architecture enabling automated resource planning and end device provisioning across the Teleport Program
• Define reference architectures, standards, implementation patterns, and best practices
• Design and implement network automation solutions to improve provisioning, configuration management, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Design APIs and integration patterns to enable interoperability with adjacent tools, platforms, and operational systems
• Translate approved architecture and requirements into deployable, operator-ready orchestration capabilities
• Support acquisition-related efforts by helping define technical and programmatic objectives tied to Teleport automation goals
• Assess and advise government stakeholders on the effectiveness of the selected vendor’s implementation
• Remain closely involved in day-to-day vendor activities to ensure technical quality and mission alignment
• Represent the Teleport Program Office across the DoD SATCOM community and coordinate dependencies with external organizations
• Drive initiative from concept to execution by independently defining key tasks, evaluating solutions with project sponsors, and advocating for optimal outcomes. Serve as a trusted technical advisor across multi-contractor teams, leveraging deep subject matter expertise to mentor peers, foster collaboration, and guide technical direction.

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related experience and work experience.
• Deep expertise in network architecture, design, and documentation
• Strong experience with network automation
• Experience with provisioning orchestration and service delivery automation
• Experience designing network APIs and system integrations
• Experience translating architecture and requirements into operational capabilities
• Strong understanding of routing, switching, resiliency, service assurance, and operational network design
• Experience developing reference architectures, solution designs, and technical standards
• TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), OSI model, DNS, DHCP, NAT
• WAN technologies such as SD-WAN, MPLS, and…