NXP Senior Network Engineer

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and post-implementation operational sustainment of PEO Digital Network Exchange Points (NXPs). This role includes developing both unclassified and classified NXP architectures and working closely with a team of seasoned NXP engineers, site personnel, and NAVNETWARCOM representatives. The candidate will also coordinate with external stakeholders - including DISA, NMCI, NCDOC, and other mission partners - to facilitate the transition of Navy networks to NXP transport services.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and technical evaluations of products, technologies, and configurations to support new and enhanced NXP services.
• Design, develop, and validate prototype solutions in both virtual and physical lab environments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including network diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), design documents, operations guides, STIG checklists (CKLs), test procedures, and after-action reports.
• Provide engineering support to NXP engineers and site personnel to implement network configuration changes required to transition Navy sites to NXP.
• Respond to and resolve Tier 3/4 support tickets involving high-priority and mission-critical incidents.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Desired/Required Skills:

• Active Department of Defense Secret level security clearance required.
• DoD Approved 8570 / 8140 OS and Cybersecurity certifications required. 
• Minimum of 20 years of experience as a Network Engineer, with extensive hands-on expertise supporting Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and Palo Alto platforms.
• Active Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Navy network architectures and a strong understanding of their integration with NXP transport and design frameworks.
• Recent, hands-on experience deploying and supporting Type 1 encryption devices in operational environments.
• Proven experience coordinating, provisioning, and implementing DISA circuits within DoD network environments.
• Travel as required.

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.