Saalex
Network Engineer III
$100K–$170K
Tidewater, Virginia +1 · Full-time · Posted Apr 20, 2026
- Location
- Tidewater, Virginia
San Diego, California - Experience
- 5–7 years in network engineering or a related field.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Networking, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
About the job
Designs, integrates, maintains, and optimizes secure, scalable enterprise and tactical networks supporting Navy Live Virtual Constructive environments.
What you'll do
- Design and implement routing, switching, and firewall solutions; integrate networks with cybersecurity controls and enterprise services.
- Troubleshoot complex network performance and connectivity issues and support optimization, scalability, and high availability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on engineering and integration efforts.
What they ask for
- Experience with network technologies including routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs; knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and VLANs.
- Relevant certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, or Security+, depending on level.
- Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance; obtaining a clearance requires US citizenship.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting DoD or Navy network engineering environments.
- Familiarity with network automation, scripting, SDN technologies, secure network architectures, or boundary protection systems; active clearances preferred.
Pay
$100k-$170k (depending on experience) (base salary; currency not stated)
Tools
routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs
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