The Aegis Ashore Network Engineer is the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ADNS and CANES. Supporting the US Navy's Aegis Ashore site in Redzikowo, Poland providing corrective and preventative maintenance, repair, alignments and assessments, monitor and analysis of system conditions and assist their military counterparts in maintenance and training engineering and network requirements. Will provide SME expertise in troubleshooting system issues and implementing upgrades as needed. Will play a supporting role in achieving the U.S. Navy's goals by providing expertise assisting to resolve CASREPs and during CMAV's and SRAs. This position plays a critical role in NATO's integrated missile defense architecture conducting operations to counter evolving ballistic missile threats.CORE FUNCTIONS / JOB DUITESAbility to perform the following, independently to:Lead a team of administrators and engineers in the design, development, and implementation of networking architectures and systems, including leading network projects such as migrations, large-scale upgrades, and integration with cloud or hybrid environments.Develop and implement best practices for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and Configuration Management (CM).Oversee the implementation of Network policies, standards, and best practices.Perform detailed analysis of networking systems and technologies, making recommendations for improvements and optimizations.Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors for network enhancements.Collaborate with DoD partners, stakeholders, security, and other IT teams to ensure system interoperability and align network strategy with organizational goals.Brief sponsors and stakeholders on networking design and technologies.Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members, mentoring and developing junior Network Engineers.Serve as an escalation point for complex network issues and root cause analysis, complying with industry regulations and network security at an enterprise level.Architect, design, and deploy advanced network solutions to support business objectives and future growth, driving significant impact through leadership, improving processes, and solving complex problems, influencing outcomes across multiple teams or departments.SKILLS & ABILITIESMinimum of three (6) years and is an expert in:TroubleshootingNetworking protocols, principles, & technologiesDoD Networking policies and procedures, preferredNetwork DesignCI/CD and CM best practices and toolsConfiguring and managing network devicesNetwork monitoring tools and security implementationsCloud networking conceptsSecurity measures and frameworksAutomation tools for network managementCloud computing platforms, preferredEDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONSPreferred (BS STEM Degree)Required IAT LV II (CompTIA Security +)Required Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)Required IT Operating System Certification, (i.e. LINUX, Microsoft, etc)Required upon hire OSHA Haz. certifiedRequired upon hire Redcross CPR certifiedTYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONSGeneral office environmentComputer/Equipment lab100% OCONUSPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSMay be expected to lift up to 25 lbsFrequent use of keyboard and typingFrequent sitting and standingAirline TravelLive as an Expatriate DoD ContractorWORK SCHEDULE5/40The ability to work non-standard work hours and schedules in support of project requirements.PAY RANGE$115,000.00 to $145,000.00 base salary annually, DOEAdditional Allowances will be provided for OCONUS assignmentU.S. Citizenship is RequiredSECURITY CLEARANCECandidates must have an active clearance OR the ability to obtain a US Government security clearance and will be subject to a US security background investigation (i.e. favorable background investigation / credit score). Additional eligibility requirements for access to various levels of classified information may also be required. An active security clearance is highly desirable.Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minority/Female/Disability/Protected Veteran EmployerJob Posted by ApplicantPro