Lead the design and implementation of a robust wide area network (WAN) supporting the US Air Force Training, Modeling and Simulation Community’s mission-critical operations
Job Summary
Lead the design and implementation of a robust wide area network (WAN) supporting the US Air Force Training, Modeling and Simulation Community’s mission-critical operations.
Develop scalable, secure network architectures, integrate emerging technologies, and collaborate with cross functional teams including simulation developers, cybersecurity specialists, and logistics planners to ensure high availability, low latency, and compliance with DoD standards.
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance, a work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe, and freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions.
Matching Summary
Lead the design and implementation of a robust wide area network (WAN) supporting the US Air Force Training, Modeling and Simulation Community’s mission-critical operations.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
WAN architecture design
MPLS, SDWAN, VPN expertise
DoD security standards compliance
large-scale defense deployments
network security implementation
Zero Trust architecture knowledge
Nice-to-have
collaboration with cross functional teams
continuous improvement mindset
mentoring junior engineers
Key Requirements
8 years of progressive experience in network design
Proven track record designing large scale enterprise networks
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Hands-on experience with network security
Familiarity with virtualization and SDN/NFV
Deep knowledge of routing protocols
Experience with network automation frameworks
Previous DoD/government cyber security experience
Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Ability to produce RMF-ready architecture artifacts