Senior Network Engineer

Viasat Government

. Provide technical leadership in the design, engineering, security, and sustainment of enterprise network environments supporting classified and mission-critical operations .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeDayton • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $111,400 - $139,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network engineering with a focus on designing resilient network solutions, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and leading complex troubleshooting initiatives. Proficient in managing classified systems and optimizing network performance in defense environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network EngineeringTechnical LeadershipCybersecurity ComplianceRouting and Switching DesignCloud Networking

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Hard Skills

Network DesignFirewall ConfigurationPerformance OptimizationRoutingSwitchingWANLANZero Trust ArchitectureSD-WANTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Complex Problem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CiscoJuniperPalo AltoCloud Networking SolutionsAir Force Enterprise Networking

Certifications & Qualifications

CCNP EnterpriseSecurity+ Continuing Education (CE)CCIEPCNSEAZ-700AWS Certified Advanced Networking – SpecialtyCisco Certified DevNet Professional

Industry Keywords

Classified SystemsMission-Critical OperationsDefense EnvironmentsNetwork SecurityCapacity Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecuritySwitchingTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership in the design, engineering, security, and sustainment of enterprise network environments supporting classified and mission-critical operations
Architect resilient network solutions
Lead routing and switching design
Oversee firewall configuration, capacity planning, and performance optimization
Drive complex troubleshooting, technology refresh initiatives, cybersecurity compliance, and technical documentation
Ensure network solutions meet operational, security, and performance requirements across defense environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of network engineering experience
Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, routing, switching, WAN/LAN, and secure network environments
Ability to support classified systems and provide technical leadership
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience with cloud networking, Zero Trust architecture, Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), and Air Force enterprise networking environments
Professional certifications including CCNP Enterprise, Security+ Continuing Education (CE), CCIE, PCNSE, AZ-700, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, and Cisco Certified DevNet Professional are preferred