Senior Network Engineer – Communications, Hybrid Cloud, OCONUS Connectivity

Acclaim Technical Services

Senior Network/Communications Engineer developing designs and deploying communications networks. Supporting U.S.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeChantilly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSFirewallsTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop communications products and network technologies to meet operational requirements.
Configure and install communications and networking equipment, including VSAT, Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and interconnecting media such as Cat5/6, coaxial, and fiber optics (single and multi-mode).
Coordinate with telecommunications and Internet Service Provider (ISP) vendors to maintain and troubleshoot purchased technologies.
Monitor and manage network performance using Network Operations Center (NOC) tools to ensure optimal functionality.
Conduct testing of network designs and implement enhancements and upgrades to improve system performance.
Develop standards and baselines for program network equipment, ensuring compliance with the latest security updates and guidance.
Create comprehensive documentation for processes and procedures, including logical and physical network diagrams, for presentation to government stakeholders.
Evaluate and report on emerging communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
Plan and execute temporary duty assignments (TDYs), including equipment procurement, shipping, and travel coordination for OCONUS network maintenance and installations.
Provide training on network and VSAT systems to ensure team members are aware of cyber threats, mitigation techniques, and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and at least 10+ years of related professional experience or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices.
Strong AWS networking experience (including IaC/Terraform), demonstrated global WAN/field deployment experience (VSAT/LOS/ISP coordination), and proven ability to troubleshoot complex hybrid network issues under uptime constraints.
Experience working with various connectivity media, such as Cat5/6, coaxial, and fiber optics.
Knowledge of network architecture design, including cost/benefit analysis and hardware/software selection.
Familiarity with austere environment communications solutions, including satellite and line-of-sight technologies.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues in real-time.
Strong documentation skills, including the ability to create detailed engineering specifications and network diagrams.
30-40% International Travel
Must possess an active passport or ability to obtain immediately upon hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

network designnetwork performance monitoringnetwork troubleshootingnetwork hardware configurationnetwork software installationAWS networkingIaCTerraformVSATfiber optics

Soft Skills

documentation skillstrainingcoordinationproblem-solvingcommunication