Network Engineer - E2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in network administration, support, or engineering roles
- An active Secret with background investigation within 6 years
- Must possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of start date a valid IAT Level II or III DoD Approved 8140 (DoD 8570) certification such as Security+
- Understanding of Windows, Linux, and virtual environments
- Demonstrated experience effectively performing in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Knowledge of DoD RMF or other protection level caveats for device hardening
- Experience developing effective stakeholder and partner relationships
- Ability to work through technical, project, operational, and resource challenges.
- Proven business acumen to manage multiple assignments and projects with the ability to balance technical requirements with business needs and affordability
- Demonstrated collaboration, including interpersonal and teaming skills
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting L2/L3 devices
- understanding and minimal workings with firewall technologies
- Eperienced with diagraming tools like Visio, Draw.io, etc
Desired Skills
- At least five years experience working in enterprise type environments
- Relevant vendor certifications (CCNA, JNCIP, or LM-recognized equivalents)
- Prefer Security+, CISSP, or other IAT Level II/III security certification
- Experience hardening network infrastructure by applying STIGs
- Experience building and/or working with virtual networks within Type-1 Hypervisors
- Scripting ability to support automation (i.e. Ansible, Python, BASH, Perl, Batch, VBScript, PowerShell, etc.)
- Technical documentation creation and management; including documenting existing environments
- Deep understanding of routing/switching networking concepts
- Familiarity with network automation platforms (Git, CI/CD pipelines for infra, Jinja2/Terraform basics)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.