Essential Job Functions:
* Architect & Design
* Lead creation of the PG network reference architecture spanning Nomad hardware, Smith software builds, and Watch node‑management elements.
* Define routing schemas (BGP/OSPF/IS‑IS), QoS policies, IPSec/crypto overlays, and multi‑level security / cross‑domain data‑flow rulesets that comply with NSA and DISA STIG requirements.
* Produce SysML/CAMEO artifacts feeding the government‑owned digital thread.
* Integration & Lab Leadership
* Specify and configure routers, switches, firewalls, SATCOM modems, and SDRs inside the Integration SIL; drive interface‑control documentation (ICDs) for airborne PIMs.
* Develop automated test harnesses (IXIA/TestCenter, Spirent, Ansible) to validate throughput, latency, packet‑loss, and IA posture before DT/OT.
* DevSecOps & Cyber Hygiene
* Embed network‑security controls into the PG DevSecOps pipeline; champion zero‑trust principles and continuous ATO artifacts (RMF eMASS packages, ACAS/SCAP scans).
* Guide implementation of Software Defined Networking (SD‑WAN, OpenFlow, or comparable) for dynamic airborne/ground path selection.
* Fielding & Operations
* Partner with platform SPOs and flight‑test organizations to translate lab configs into flight‑worthy builds; draft Interim Authorizations To Test (IATT) and airworthiness network annexes.
* Support Watch help‑desk playbooks, operational runbooks, and remote monitoring dashboards (Elastic, Grafana, Prometheus).
* Leadership & Mentoring
* Serve as the chief technical adviser to Government IPT leads; brief network readiness, risk, and performance metrics at program reviews.
* Mentor mid‑level engineers and ensure knowledge transfer to Government personnel.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred) and 20+ years designing, integrating, and securing DoD or IC mission‑critical IP networks.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Deep expertise in routing/switching (Layer 2/3), SATCOM backhaul, RF/mesh networking, and transport enclaves in contested or bandwidth‑limited environments.
Demonstrated experience with cross‑domain solutions, NSA Type‑1 crypto, and multi‑level security architectures.
Hands‑on with network test/validation tools and scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
Desired Skills:
CCNP/CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent expert‑level certification.
Prior work on CJADC2, ABMS, OMS/UCI, tactical data links (Link‑16/22, TTNT), or airborne networking programs.
Familiarity with containerized networking (CNI plugins, Service Mesh) and classified DevSecOps pipelines (Platform One, Iron Bank).
Experence shepherding RMF packages through eMASS to full ATO.
Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an Active TS/SCI Clearance?
• Do you have active LinkedIn ID?

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bedford, MA 01730 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bedford, MA 01730: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details