Full timeTechnology

Network Engineer II

SaalexTidewater, Virginia🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Advance your career with Saalex Corporation, a reputable Service Disabled Veteran-Owned business, where you'll play a vital role in designing and maintaining secure network architectures for critical Navy operations. This mid-senior role offers a competitive salary range of $85,000-$150,000 and significant opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal fit for experienced network engineers eager to make a tangible impact. Apply today to join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in engineering and IT services.

Quick overview

Salary$85k - $150k/yr

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeOn Site

LocationTidewater, Virginia, United States

TCP/IPData AnalysisNetwork Administration

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Network Engineer II in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Contingent on Contract Award.

Salary: $85k-$150k (depending on experience)

The Network Engineer II supports the Navy by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable network architectures across global Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments. This role focuses on network engineering, integration, and optimization of enterprise and tactical network systems.

Essential Functions:

Implement and maintain network configurations for routers, switches, and firewalls.
Support network integration and deployment activities.
Troubleshoot network issues and support performance tuning.
Assist with implementation of security controls and compliance with STIGs.
Support documentation and engineering changes.
Other duties as assigned or required.

Required:

3–5 years of experience in network engineering or related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with network technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs).
Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs).
Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, Security+ depending on level).

Desired:

Experience supporting DoD or Navy network engineering environments.
Familiarity with network automation, scripting, or SDN technologies.
Experience with secure network architectures and boundary protection systems.

Additional Qualifications:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to design and implement scalable network solutions.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance. Active clearances preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

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