Senior Network Engineer
Entarian
- Location
- Hybrid (North Charleston, SC)
- Compensation
- $87k - $100k/yr
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
Entarian seeks a Senior Network Engineer to support the design and sustainment of Marine Corps IT systems for NIWC Atlantic. The role involves overseeing hybrid software and hardware product lifecycles within a mission-critical defense environment.
Skills
Benefits
- Retirement Match
Full job details
Overview/ Job Responsibilities
Entarian is seeking a Network Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems.
The salary for this position is approximately $87,000 - $100,000/year.
This position is an on-site office role in North Charleston, SC requiring attendance five days per week, with one optional telework day.
Must be willing to travel up to 25-35%, including multiple week-long trips per year to CONUS and OCONUS locations in support of mission requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Must be from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.
- Active Top Secret Level Clearance
- Seven (7) years of IT professional experience overseeing the creation of hybrid software, web and hardware products from initial specifications to final rollout and maintenance.
- Current Cisco CCNA certification required
- Proven experience with enterprise and/or tactical Marine Corps networks.
- Fundamental understanding of Cisco Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN)
- Ability to travel 25% to 35% of the time for fieldings, site surveys, and other sponsor-requested trips (often lasting several weeks).
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and install it into racks according to installation design plans.
Desired Qualifications
- Cisco SD-WAN deployment and sustainment experience
- Current Cisco CCNP or equivalent vendor certification (e.g., JunOS, Arista)
- Fundamental knowledge of Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNAC)
- Solid experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
- Experience working with major carriers (e.g., Verizon)
- Experience with DMVPN / Flex VPN
- Hands-on experience with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (HAIPE) devices
- Familiarity with Multicast protocols
About Us
Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.
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Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.