Mission Network Engineer

Metrea

. Design, build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot complex commercial, classified, controlled, and mission-specific network environments .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, securing, and troubleshooting complex network environments, with a strong focus on secure communications, operational security, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in managing network infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments while ensuring high reliability and performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Design and AdministrationTCP/IP and Routing ProtocolsNetwork Security and ComplianceLinux Networking and VirtualizationIncident Response and Vulnerability Management

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Hard Skills

Network TroubleshootingSecure Remote AccessFirewall ConfigurationVPN ImplementationPacket Capture and AnalysisTraffic Protection TechniquesNetwork MonitoringCommand-Line TroubleshootingSegmentation and Access ControlCloud Networking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

CiscoJuniperPalo AltoFortinetArubaUbiquitiMikroTikPfSenseOpenVPNSIEM

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Security CertificationsTS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Operational Security (OPSEC)Incident ResponseCompliance FrameworksNIST 800-171DFARS 252.204-7012CMMCRMFMilitary ExperienceIntelligence CommunityCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDNSFirewallsLinuxSwitchingTCP/IPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot complex commercial, classified, controlled, and mission-specific network environments
Support network infrastructure for enterprise information systems, remote ISR systems, and distributed operational environments
Configure and manage routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, secure remote access, wireless networking, virtual networking, Linux networking, and network security appliances
Implement secure tunneling, remote access, mesh VPN, site-to-site VPN, overlay networking, and resilient communications solutions
Develop and maintain secure network architectures supporting segmentation, access control, traffic protection, low-signature communications, obfuscation, monitoring, and operational security
Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues across physical and virtual networks, Linux systems, VPNs, cloud services, endpoints, servers, security tools, ISR systems, and mission applications
Monitor network performance, analyze traffic, conduct packet capture, and recommend improvements for reliability, capacity, security, and quality of service
Plan and execute network upgrades, expansion, lifecycle management, configuration changes, and technical improvements
Evaluate, test, and integrate network technologies, communications tools, open-source platforms, appliances, and services
Support network security, compliance, and incident response, including firewall policy management, segmentation, logging, IDS/IPS integration, vulnerability remediation, documentation, and audit support
Create and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, configuration baselines, standard operating procedures, implementation guides, records, and reports
Coordinate with systems administrators, cybersecurity teams, vendors, technical teams, and mission stakeholders
Provide technical guidance to less-experienced staff as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Communications Systems, or related discipline; relevant military, government, or industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Minimum 7 years of experience designing, administering, securing, and troubleshooting complex network environments in secure, classified, mission-critical, operational, or highly technical settings
Broad hands-on knowledge across networking, Linux, virtualization, secure communications, systems integration, and operational infrastructure
Strong experience with TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, NAT, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networking, secure remote access, Linux networking, and command-line troubleshooting
Experience designing and supporting physical, virtual, cloud, hybrid, distributed, Linux-based, or mission-specific network architectures
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Aruba, Ubiquiti, MikroTik, pfSense, OPNsense, WireGuard, NetBird, Tailscale, OpenVPN, IPsec, or equivalent tools
Experience with secure tunneling, overlay networks, mesh VPNs, redundant connectivity, failover, virtual appliances, and resilient communications architectures
Understanding of OPSEC-informed network design, traffic protection, infrastructure concealment, anonymity, obfuscation, low-signature communications, and secure communications techniques
Experience with network monitoring, packet capture, logging, SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability remediation, scripting, automation, technical documentation, and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, CMMC, or RMF
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in ambiguous environments
Must be a U.S. citizen and legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance
Additional eligibility qualifications include secure/classified network, U.S. Government/DoD/military/intelligence/SOF/ISR/EW/cyber, OPSEC, incident response, audit, vulnerability management, and accreditation experience; relevant certifications and active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical plan options
HSA/FSA accounts
Dental and vision coverage
6% employer 401(k) match
Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
Generous PTO
Life and disability insurance
Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
AD&D Coverage
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized gym membership / plans through Wellhub