NXP Senior Network Engineer

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and operational sustainment of PEO Digital Network Exchange Points (NXPs), collaborating with various stakeholders to transition Navy networks to NXP transport services.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and technical evaluations of products, technologies, and configurations to support new and enhanced NXP services
• Design, develop, and validate prototype solutions in both virtual and physical lab environments
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including network diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), design documents, operations guides, STIG checklists (CKLs), test procedures, and after-action reports
• Provide engineering support to NXP engineers and site personnel to implement network configuration changes required to transition Navy sites to NXP
• Respond to and resolve Tier 3/4 support tickets involving high-priority and mission-critical incidents

Requirements:

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required
• Minimum of 20 years of experience as a Network Engineer, with extensive hands-on expertise supporting Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and Palo Alto platforms
• Active Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Navy network architectures and a strong understanding of their integration with NXP transport and design frameworks
• Recent, hands-on experience deploying and supporting Type 1 encryption devices in operational environments
• Proven experience coordinating, provisioning, and implementing DISA circuits within DoD network environments
• Travel as required