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Network Engineer

VTG Defense
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026
Overview

We are seeking a Network Engineer located in WMA, VA.


What will you do?

  • Responsible for performing moderately complex network designs; performing upgrades to limited segments of the network, and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).
  • Address INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.
  • Work involves oversight and technical direction of system-wide issues requiring advanced levels of understanding of network theory and the specific enterprise network architecture; establishing overall strategic network standards and priorities; providing the highest level of technical guidance and direction in the design and implementation of networking solutions; analyzing the optimization of network system performance; overseeing the strategic interface of network systems configuration; using and incorporating broad technical knowledge of the diverse business areas within the enterprise in the assessment of network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols.
  • Additionally, positions provide high-level technical advice and guidance to managers and technical resources on which network technologies can be utilized to meet current and future organizational needs.


Do you have what it takes?

  • TS/SCI with poly required
  • 6 years experience Cyber Security/Computer and Network Defense overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities
  • BS Degree
  • Ability to performing moderately complex network designs; performing upgrades to limited segments of the network, and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M)
  • Knowledge to address INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network
  • Experience in oversight and technical direction of system-wide issues requiring advanced levels of understanding of network theory and the specific enterprise network architecture; establishing overall strategic network standards and priorities; providing the highest level of technical guidance and direction in the design and implementation of networking solutions; analyzing the optimization of network system performance; overseeing the strategic interface of network systems configuration; using and incorporating broad technical knowledge of the diverse business areas within the enterprise in the assessment of network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols
  • Ability to provide high-level technical advice and guidance to managers and technical resources on which network technologies can be utilized to meet current and future organizational needs

VT Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.


 

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