{"id":3619716,"url":"https://alion.io/job/peopletec-senior-network-engineer","title":"Senior Network Engineer","company":{"id":3854367,"name":"PeopleTec","domain":"peopletec.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/peopletec","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Networking","role_family":"Networking","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Huntsville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-02T17:54:34Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-02","last_verified_at":"2026-11-07T16:01:23Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Opportunity\nPeopleTec is currently seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.\nWe are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to serve within a Project Management Office (PMO) in PAE Fires, providing technical support to the program's Lead Engineer and Product Manager. The candidate will lead the design of the next network upgrades for tactical networks integrated into Army air defense weapon systems and will support their installation, integration, test, and operation. The role covers both U.S. Army (domestic) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner nation (international) weapon system networks. The candidate will also perform nominal Army acquisition office duties, including authoring Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statement (PWS) language and reviewing and dispositioning Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables. The candidate will interface with PAE Fires PMs, HQDA, ASA(ALT), AvMC, ATEC, AMCOM, Cross-Functional Teams, the U.S. Security Cooperation Office (SCO), partner nations, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).\nDuties:\nNetwork Architecture and Upgrade Design: Lead the design of next network upgrades and technology insertions for weapon system tactical networks, including architecture definition, trade studies, requirements decomposition, interface definition, and design reviews. \nInstallation, Integration, and Operational Support: Support installation, configuration, integration, checkout, and operation of fielded networks, including LAN, WAN, data links, and interfaces that integrate sensors, effectors, and fire control systems into a system of systems. \nTest and Evaluation: Plan and execute network and data link tests to verify upgrades and assess current and future operational capability across product office weapon systems. \nField Troubleshooting and Sustainment: Troubleshoot and sustain LAN and WAN operations in fielded, simulated, and test environments. Lead root cause analysis and track corrective actions to closure. \n SOW and PWS Development: Author and review network-related Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statement (PWS) language, technical requirements, and deliverable definitions in support of Army contract actions. \n CDRL Review and Disposition: Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables for technical adequacy and contract compliance, recommend disposition (approve, approve with comments, or reject), and track comment resolution to closure. \nSupplier Technical Oversight: Analyze requirements documents and manage supplier network solutions. Monitor contractor and OEM network work for compliance with program baselines and contract requirements. \n Domestic and International Program Support: Provide network engineering for both U.S. Army and FMS partner nation configurations of air defense weapon systems, including interfaces to partner nation command and control (C2) and communications networks. \nCross-Domain and COMSEC: Support secure information exchange between networks at different classification levels, including cross-domain solution integration, encryption and COMSEC requirements, and security policy enforcement. \nObsolescence and Cybersecurity Compliance: Support technology refresh and obsolescence management of COTS network components to sustain IAVA and RMF compliance and maintain a viable authority to operate. \nDocumentation and Reporting: Develop and review installation, configuration, and troubleshooting documentation. Prepare trip reports, network findings, and improvement plans, and brief senior leadership as required. \n Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with PAE Fires PMs, HQDA, ASA(ALT), AvMC, ATEC, AMCOM, Cross-Functional Teams, USASAC, the SCO, partner nations, and OEMs to synchronize network technical and programmatic objectives. \nOther Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by the Lead Engineer and/or Product Manager. \nQualifications\n Required Skills/Experience:\n10+ years of relevant network engineering experience. Additional education may be substituted for years of experience. \nExperience designing network architectures and upgrades for defense or tactical systems, from requirements through design review. \nHands-on experience with LAN and WAN design, switching and routing, and network troubleshooting, including installation and operational support of fielded systems. \nExperience with tactical network solutions, including their design, integration, and sustainment in support of weapon system operations. \nExperience authoring or reviewing SOW or PWS language and reviewing CDRL deliverables in support of DoD acquisition programs. \nWorking knowledge of network security, information assurance, and IAVA and RMF compliance. \nFamiliarity with cryptographic and COMSEC devices and secure data transfer across classification domains. \nAbility to work within foreign disclosure, ITAR, and export control restrictions. \nAbility to travel up to 30%, including OCONUS. Must hold or be able to obtain a valid U.S. passport. \nExcellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to lead and work within a multidisciplinary team. \nMust be a U.S. Citizen. \nAn active DoD Secret clearance (with TS/SCI eligibility). \nEducation Requirements:\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred. \nDesired Skills :\nPrevious experience working in or supporting a U.S. Government Program Office. \nExperience supporting FMS programs or partner nation and coalition networks, including OCONUS field experience. \nIndustry networking certifications such as CCNA or CCNP, and a DoD 8140 baseline certification such as Security+. \nExperience with cross-domain solutions, Army tactical networks, and tactical data links. \nDefense Acquisition University (DAU) training in engineering, contracting, or program management. \nFamiliarity with Army acquisition processes and PAE Fires air defense programs. \nOverview\nPeople First. Technology Always.\nPeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.\nCulture: The name \"PeopleTec\" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.\nCareer: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our \"People First\" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.\nCome Experience It. \n#cjpost #dpost\nEEO Statement\nPeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address,  and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 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