Network Services Engineer SME

Network Services Engineer SME

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Network Services Engineer SME supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/HB) within the HBU Force Protection Division at Hanscom AFB.

The HBU Force Protection Division supports Air Force and Joint users with site surveys, security system installations, and technology development for force protection, including programs like Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS), Tactical Automated Security System (TASS), Fixed Site Security, Modeling & Simulation, and Advanced Technology initiatives.

The Network Services Engineer SME will provide expert-level network engineering, acquisition, and sustainment support, including requirements analysis, system design, accreditation, implementation, cyber security, and lifecycle management for mission-critical systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree with 25 years of experience, 15 years in the DoD
• OR 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 20 years in the DoD
• Must be a US citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field with at least 20 years of experience, 12 years in the DoD

• Linux Red Hat and Linux security hardening experience desired

• Cisco Network design experience desired

• CCNA or CCNP or equivalent certifications highly desired

• Technical Skills

  • Expert-level knowledge of DoD network architectures, communications security, and IA/Cybersecurity requirements

  • Proficiency with network engineering tools (e.g., Cisco IOS, Juniper OS, Wireshark, SolarWinds)

  • Hands-on experience with routing/switching, VPNs, firewalls, encryption, and boundary security technologies

  • Familiarity with DISA Commercial Ethernet Gateway architectures, Cross Domain Solutions, and HAIPE technology

  • Ability to analyze network capacity, latency, throughput, and performance for mission-critical systems

  • Experience integrating network designs with Agile software execution and service-oriented architectures

• Interpersonal Skills

  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams across multiple technical domains

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior leaders

  • Collaborative mindset for working with program managers, acquisition teams, and cybersecurity professionals

  • Problem-solving approach with attention to mission objectives, timelines, and resource constraints

  • Capacity to manage multiple priorities in high-tempo acquisition environments

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.

• Develop requirements from project inception to completion for complex programs.

• Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and expert analysis to program staff.

• Conduct reviews, analyses, and evaluations for network design, compliance, and performance.

• Prepare technical documents, management reports, and technical presentations.

• Support acquisition, development, integration, fielding, and sustainment activities.

• Perform system validation, testing, and configuration management.

• Analyze and recommend network requirements, architecture, and security controls.

• Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network systems and software.

• Diagnose and resolve network problems, monitor capacity and performance, and recommend backup/recovery procedures.

• Provide life cycle network engineering support and oversee modernization efforts.

• Support cyber security accreditation and compliance with DoD and DISA requirements.

• Create and maintain network design diagrams and failure recovery procedures.

• Support Agile software execution and service-oriented architecture development.

• Facilitate DISA engineering for new communications architectures and acquisition of circuits.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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