Senior Network Engineer

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 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

High School diploma/GED, related military experience, or trade/industrial school graduate.

Active Senior or Mid Level Secret Clearance (T5 Investigation)

10 years professional experience solving technical problems.

Current Cisco CCNA certification

Trained in the skills and techniques related to engineering and/or software design/maintenance.

Possess a practical understanding of engineering concepts.

Ensures that the product/service and process meet quality and safety standards.

Experience includes testing equipment to make sure that the process operates effectively and safely.

Individual shall be able to interpret plans and drawings and contribute to the design and fabrication of test specimens. Should have experience in computer aided drafting (CAD), ability to prepare shop drawings for model construction, and be familiar with material specifications and fabrication methods.

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)

Hands-on experience with High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryption (HAIPE) devices

Familiarity with Multicast protocols

Familiarity with VMware vSphere NSX

Familiarity with Zero Trust Concept highly desired

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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