About UsDLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science, research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools - including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion" and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.
OverviewReady to put your technical expertise to work in a role that directly impacts fleet readiness? DLH is hiring a Senior Network Engineer (Engineer, Computer IV) to join our team onsite at Naval Station Norfolk. Supporting TACNET CB-ISEA, you will serve as a lead technical authority partnering with Government SMEs to drive advanced Sustainment and Fielded Systems Engineering while preparing the fleet for next-generation tactical network initiatives. This high-impact role seamlessly blends complex technical execution with responsibilities in team mentorship, contract deliverables, technical data calls, and executive briefings.
Responsibilities- Lead the sustainment engineering, system configuration, and lifecycle support of afloat and ashore Navy tactical networks (including CANES, ADNS, and ISNS).
- Partner with senior Government SMEs to analyze system performance and design robust fielded systems engineering practices for upcoming Navy modernization and sustainment initiatives.
- Direct daily priorities, coordinate tasks, and mentor sustainment engineers and analysts to improve operational efficiency and build technical bench strength.
- Manage, compile, and submit high-quality contract deliverables and complex program data calls to NIWC Atlantic, PMW 160, and other program stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level technical briefings and status reports for Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and military leadership.
- Provide advanced, remote, and on-site technical assistance and end-to-end global diagnostics to resolve complex network anomalies and CASREPs globally during high-tempo fleet readiness and test events (INSURV, DGSIT, TSRA, C5RA).
- Conduct root-cause analyses on system failures to develop engineering workarounds, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical sustainment documentation.
- Perform other related engineering, leadership, or administrative duties as assigned to meet dynamic and evolving program requirements.
Qualifications- Minimum of five (5) years of technical experience supporting one or more of the following Navy systems: Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Integrated Shipboard Network System (ISNS/COMPOSE), other comparable Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics (with a field of concentration in Computer Science); or Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics (with a field of concentration in Computer Science).
- Equivalent technical trade, military service, or professional experience will be fully considered under an approved education waiver process.
- Ten (10) years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks if qualifying with a Master's degree; or fourteen (14) years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks if qualifying with a Bachelor's degree.
- Must possess (or complete post-hire with COR approval) a vendor/platform-specific certification such as Cisco CCNP/CCDP, Red Hat RHCP, VMware VCP, Microsoft role-based, or Cloud certifications.
- DoD 8570/8140 Cybersecurity Workforce qualified within nine (9) months of hire date.
- Active Top Secret Clearance walking through the door (with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI).
Preferred Qualifications- Recent hands-on experience in sustainment engineering or fielded systems engineering (troubleshooting, configuring, or maintaining CANES or ADNS in an active afloat or ashore environment).
- Experience supporting Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), In-Service Engineering Activities (ISEAs), or similar Navy technical organizations.
- Prior experience acting as a technical lead, task manager, or directly mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior systems engineers or technicians.
- Familiarity with VMware, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows Server, Cisco networking, or related enterprise technologies.
- Experience writing technical reports, drafting data call responses, or supporting technical proposal efforts.
BenefitsDLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.
EEODLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.
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