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The ideal candidate will be responsible for the deployment, operation, troubleshooting, and modernization of mission-critical communications systems and network infrastructure in secure environments. This role requires strong technical expertise in network architecture, capacity planning, performance optimization, and integration of enterprise and mission-focused communications systems.\nThe Network Planning Engineer will work closely with cross-functional engineering team including software, integration, test, cybersecurity, and corporate IT teams to ensure reliable and secure operation of services and applications. 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Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.\nMust possess an active clearance: TS/SCI\nMust have or be able to obtain and maintain IAT Level II minimum (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, or equivalent) within 3-months of start.\nPreferred Additional Skills:\nHands-on experience with the following:Firewalls\nRouters\nSwitches\nVLANs\nNAT/PAT\nVPN technologies\nTCP/IP networking\n\nExperience with network segmentation, DMZ/BPZ architectures, and secure enclaves.\nExperience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal government programs.\nRelevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, JNCIA, JNCIP, Security+, or similar.\nExperience with network modeling, simulation, or planning tools.\nFamiliarity with software-defined networking (SDN), network automation, and infrastructure-as-code concepts.\nKnowledge of cloud networking architectures and hybrid cloud connectivity.\nUnderstanding of zero trust architecture principles and secure network design methodologies.\nExperience with monitoring and management tools for fault, performance, and configuration management.\nDemonstrated ability to lead network modernization or infrastructure refresh initiatives.\nExperience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering process improvements.\nExperience supporting both Linux and Windows-based systems.\nIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $102,000 - $189,000. 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