Satellite Ground Network Systems Engineer

Job ID: 2614074

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-07-09

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Systems Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

?Job Description:

• Performs Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) for Systems Engineering activities related to Information Technology or Network Engineering including: concept of operations formulation, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architectures, validation and verification, systems integration, system & op. performance analysis, Lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, decision analysis and physical configuration analysis (PCA).
• This position focuses on evaluation of Network Design and Implementation, Maintenance, Optimization, Security, and Troubleshooting/Problem Resolution.
• Position will evaluate proposed network design and existing network architecture including scalable, high-performance systems.
• For existing networks, will understand how to monitor network performance for optimal operation, identify bottlenecks, and evaluate network analysis identifying areas of improvement and optimization.
• For network security, will evaluate latest security protocols, risk assessments, and strategies to mitigate network risks.
• As a SETA, position will utilize above knowledge to advise customer team on network architecture, network performance, and security risks.
• From an information technology perspective, may be concerned with data center floor layout, power & cooling, data storage, infrastructure management, backup, monitoring, operating systems, directory services, identity management, access management, and automation.
• Complete understanding network systems architecture, security protocols, VPNs, firewalls, and data center environments.
• Skills should include ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, ability to work and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience should include virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper Visors, cloud networking, and automation tools such as Ansible

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience

Required Experience:

• Experience is desired in Network protocols, network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls from major vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto Networks.
• Should also include familiarity with network monitoring tools such as Wireshark and with virtualization technologies like VMware.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required as well as excellent communication and documentation skills.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Salary : $120,001 - $160,000