Location: Suffolk, VA
Company: Innovatus Technology Consulting
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Clearance Requirement: Active or current DoD Secret Security Clearance (minimum)
Innovatus Technology Consulting is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission‑critical IT, cybersecurity, and engineering solutions to Department of Defense and federal customers. With operations in Suffolk, VA, Innovatus supports complex, multi‑domain network environments that require secure, resilient, and mission‑ready infrastructure.
Position OverviewInnovatus Technology Consulting is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to support new and existing Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) network infrastructure. The Network Engineer will assist with the planning, implementation, sustainment, and cybersecurity of multi‑platform, multi‑system networks supporting Marine Corps and Navy environments.
This role requires close collaboration with engineering and cybersecurity teams and includes periodic travel to support customer and program requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesFor systems and components assigned to Innovatus engineers, the Network Engineer will:
- Assist in the planning, design, development, implementation, and technical support of complex, multi‑platform network environments.
- Support requirements analysis and contribute to efforts to optimize system and network performance.
- Assist with the fielding and sustainment of Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) networks.
- Support cybersecurity efforts for installed systems and network components (e.g., ESS and related technologies).
- Assist with the installation, configuration, and support of network appliances.
- Assist with the installation and configuration of physical network components, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Provide on‑call support and touch labor in support of sustained Marine Corps and Navy network operations.
- Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and sustainment activities to ensure high availability and operational readiness.
- Up to 20% travel is required.
- Travel locations may include North Carolina, San Diego, CA, and Hawaii, based on program and customer needs.
- Active or current DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Experience supporting DoD network environments, including classified systems
- Hands‑on experience with network installation, configuration, and sustainment
- Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and network appliances
- Understanding of network performance optimization and troubleshooting
- Ability to support on‑call operations and occasional after‑hours work
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Experience supporting CSfC network infrastructures
- Experience in Marine Corps or Navy network environments
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles applied to network systems
- DoD 8570/8140 certification (e.g., Security+, Network+, or equivalent)
- Mission‑focused DoD programs with operational impact
- Supportive, veteran‑driven company culture
- Exposure to advanced classified networking environments
- Stable, long‑term federal work based in Suffolk, VA
Skills Required
- Active or current DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Experience supporting DoD network environments, including classified systems
- Hands-on experience with network installation, configuration, and sustainment
- Familiarity with routers, switches, firewalls, and network appliances
- Understanding of network performance optimization and troubleshooting
- Ability to support on-call operations and occasional after-hours work
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
What We Do
Innovatus Technology Consulting provides clients with expert technology frameworks, products, and services to achieve mission success. Since its founding in 2012, Innovatus connects subject matter expertise and innovative thinking to ensure the most impactful value for our clients and partners. Innovatus Technology Consulting holds certifications as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOSB), a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and a VETBIZ Certification (registered with the VA).
