Job Title: Transport Network Engineer
Security Clearance: Secret or Higher
Location: Pope Army Airfield, NC
(Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.)
C3EL is seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to support a global transport network supporting U.S. Special Operations Command and mission partners. This role focuses on the design, integration, implementation, and operation of SATCOM, baseband, ground gateway, terrestrial IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect technologies supporting mission-critical communications.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Design, integrate, implement, configure, and troubleshoot mission-critical transport network infrastructure.
- Support SATCOM, baseband, ground gateway, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect environments.
- Configure and optimize routing and transport technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and SD-WAN.
- Develop network configurations, diagrams, runbooks, and test procedures.
- Support network monitoring, telemetry, automation, encryption/CSfC, and performance optimization.
- Conduct site surveys, installations, cutovers, integration, testing, and field troubleshooting.
- Implement and maintain IA, RMF, and STIG requirements within network architecture and device configurations.
- Troubleshoot network incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and support 24/7 operations.
- Coordinate with TSOs, NOCs, cybersecurity teams, engineering personnel, and program management to maintain reliable, mission-ready transport capabilities.
- Support worldwide travel to remote or austere locations as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance or higher.
- 11+ years of experience supporting DoD programs.
- 10+ years of experience implementing IA/RMF/STIG requirements within network architecture and device configuration.
- Active professional network engineering CE certification (e.g., CCNP Enterprise/JNCIP, SD-WAN).
- Strong experience with SATCOM, baseband, ground gateways, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect technologies.
- Strong working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and network transport technologies.
- Experience with network security, encryption/CSfC, monitoring, telemetry, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to support 24/7 operations and travel worldwide, including remote or austere locations.
- M.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Network Security, or a related technical field.
- B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems, Network Security, Web Security, or a related technical field.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification.
Skills Required
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active, in-scope U.S. Government-issued Secret clearance or higher
- 11+ years of experience supporting Department of Defense programs
- 10+ years of experience implementing IA, RMF, and STIG requirements within network architecture and device configuration
- Active professional network engineering certification, such as CCNP Enterprise, JNCIP, or SD-WAN certification
- Strong experience with SATCOM, baseband, ground gateways, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect technologies
- Strong working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and network transport technologies
- Experience with network security, encryption/CSfC, monitoring, telemetry, and troubleshooting
- Ability to support 24/7 operations and worldwide travel, including remote or austere locations
- M.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Network Security, or a related technical field
- B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems, Network Security, Web Security, or a related technical field
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert certification
What We Do
We are a Uniquely-Qualified Defense Company, with Engineers, Technicians, Logisticians, and supporting staff specifically trained to build and support multi-classification systems for DOD and NATO commands worldwide. Command Control Communications Engineering & Logistics, LLC (C³EL) is a Women Owned Small Business with extensive prior military background supporting real-world operations in theater and in the US. We specialize in building command centers worldwide. Senior management deploys directly with the teams to maintain the highest standards of quality
