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Network Engineer

Network Engineer

DCS • Boston, MA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

DCS Corp is seeking to hire a Network Engineer; Subject-Matter Expert to architect, secure, and operationalize the tactical and enterprise networks driving Major Release 2 (FY25–27) in Bedford, MA.

Your work will connect airborne nodes to the Digital Infrastructure (DI) and the broader DAF BATTLE NETWORK. Join the Air Force’s next-generation networking program—Phalanx Griffon (PG)—a modular, open-architecture aerial node delivering multi-level-secure data to warfighters in seconds.

We Offer:

  • Max salary: $216,580k/year
  • Relocation assistance up to $5,000 provided
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurances, Paid Time Off, 11 holidays, of which 10 are paid per year (Federal Government holidays), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Retirement Plan, Educational Assistance, Disability Insurance, TRICARE Benefits
  • An ESOP company
  • Working for a Company that has received great reviews
  • A great work environment
  • Working with a diverse group of employees

Shift hours/schedules:

  • Onsite (plant or customer location)
  • Typical shift hours: 7:30am-4:30pm or 8:00am-5pm

Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Design

  • Lead development of PG’s network reference architecture across hardware (Nomad), software (Smith), and management (Watch) components.
  • Define routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), QoS policies, crypto overlays, and cross-domain rulesets in line with NSA/DISA STIGs.
  • Generate SysML/CAMEO models to support the digital thread.

Integration & Lab Operations

  • Configure routers, switches, SATCOM modems, SDRs, and firewalls in the System Integration Lab (SIL).
  • Build automated test setups using IXIA, Spirent, Ansible to validate throughput, latency, and security posture.

DevSecOps & Cyber Hardening

  • Embed zero-trust controls and RMF artifacts (eMASS, ACAS, SCAP) into the DevSecOps pipeline.
  • Drive implementation of software-defined networking (SD-WAN, OpenFlow) for dynamic airborne-ground routing.

Flight Test & Fielding

  • Translate lab configurations into flight-ready builds; draft IATTs and airworthiness network annexes.
  • Support ops runbooks, help desk playbooks, and real-time dashboards (Elastic, Prometheus, Grafana).

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Advise Government IPTs and brief network readiness and risk metrics.
  • Mentor mid-level engineers and enable long-term knowledge transfer.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • 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.
  • 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 Qualifications:

  • 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).
  • Experience shepherding RMF packages through eMASS to full ATO.
  • Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification.
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