Journeyman Network Engineer

Job Title: Journeyman Network Engineer

Location: Onsite Dayton, OH,

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

** Active TS Clearance Required**

Join Client , a 100% employee-owned aerospace and defense engineering company that has supported U.S. military and government missions since 1977. As part of a 2,000+ strong team of engineers, scientists, and IT professionals, you'll contribute to Phalanx Griffon (PG) - the Air Force's open architecture aerial node delivering multi-level secure data to warfighters in seconds.

This is a newly created position supporting Major Release 2 (FY 2025 2027) of PG and will play a key role in architecting the tactical and enterprise networks that underpin one of the most advanced warfighter communication platforms in development today.

• Lead the design of PG's network reference architecture across airborne and ground nodes.

• Define advanced routing schemas (BGP/OSPF/IS IS), QoS, IPSec overlays, and cross-domain rules compliant with NSA/DISA STIGs.

• Produce SysML/CAMEO digital artifacts for integration with government digital thread initiatives.

• Configure routers, switches, SATCOM modems, SDRs, and firewalls in a system integration lab (SIL) environment.

• Develop and implement automated test harnesses using IXIA, Spirent, Ansible, etc., for network validation.

• Embed Zero Trust controls and continuous ATO (RMF/eMASS) practices into DevSecOps pipelines.

• Guide implementation of SD-WAN, OpenFlow, or similar dynamic routing technologies for hybrid airborne/ground networks.

• Work with platform SPOs and flight-test teams to convert lab environments into flight-ready network builds.

• Develop IATTs, operational runbooks, and help-desk support documentation (Elastic, Prometheus, Grafana).

• Serve as the senior network SME, briefing technical readiness and risk to Government IPTs.

• Mentor mid-level engineers and support knowledge transfer to Air Force personnel.

• U.S. Citizenship and Active TS/SCI clearance are required .

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 8+ years of experience in the design, integration, and security of mission-critical IP networks for DoD or IC.

• Expert-level knowledge of routing/switching (Layer 2/3), SATCOM, RF/mesh, and secure transport enclaves.

• Experience with cross-domain solutions, NSA Type 1 crypto, and multi-level secure architectures.

• Skilled in scripting/automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) and test tools (IXIA, Spirent, etc.).

• CCNP/CCIE, JNCIE, or similar expert-level certification.

• Prior experience with CJADC2, ABMS, OMS/UCI, Link 16/22, TTNT, or airborne tactical networks.

• Familiarity with containerized networking (CNI, service mesh) and classified DevSecOps (Iron Bank, Platform One).

• Proven experience managing RMF packages through eMASS to full ATO.

• Agile, Scrum, or SAFe certification.

• Employee-Owned: As a member of Client, you're not just an employee - you're a shareholder.

• Mission-Driven Culture: Support the U.S. military with impactful, high-tech engineering projects.

• Flexible Work Hours: Emphasis on work-life balance while supporting mission-critical goals.

• Core Values: We live by People , Quality & Integrity , and Profitable Growth .

• Growth & Recognition: Regular performance reviews, bonus incentive plans (BIPs), and a collaborative culture where your expertise is valued.

• Relocation Assistance: Not available

• Sponsorship: Not available

• Equity: Yes through employee ownership (ESOP)

• Reports to: No direct reports

• Variable Compensation: Annual Reviews and Bonus Incentive Plans (BIPs)