Job Description
Job Description
Mastech Digital provides digital and mainstream technology staff as well as Digital Transformation Services for all American Corporations. We are currently seeking a Network Engineer; Subject-Matter Expert for our client in the Professional Services domain. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth. This is a Permanent position, and the client is looking for someone to start immediately.
Duration : Full-time
Location : Bedford, MA (Onsite)
Salary : $120,506 – $218,000 / Yearly
Role : Network Engineer; Subject-Matter Expert
Primary Skills : Infrastructure
Role Description : The Network Engineer, Subject-Matter Expert must have 20+ years of experience.
Essential Job Functions :
Architect & Design :
- Lead creation of the 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 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 :
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).Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
Experience : Minimum 20+ years of experience
Relocation : This position will not cover relocation expenses
Travel : No
Local Preferred : Yes
Note : Must be able to work on a W2 basis (No C2C)
Recruiter Name : Divya Mishra
Recruiter Phone : 412 909 4154
Benefits :
This is a direct hire position, and the hired applicant will receive our client’s benefits package.
Mastech Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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