Network Systems Engineer (C2)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $85,000 - $110,000

Position Description:

Outpost Technologies is seeking an experienced IT/Network Systems Engineer with expertise in designing, integrating, and troubleshooting network environments that connect mission-critical systems in a command center. This position will be focused on the network delivering real-time, reliable connectivity between sensors, weapons, intelligence feeds, C2 applications, and displaysenabling split-second decisions in mission-critical environments.

The posted compensation reflects the anticipated salary range for this position. Actual pay will be determined by a variety of factors including experience, education, certifications, and alignment with internal compensation structures specific to government contracting requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, high-availability network architectures (LAN/WAN, VLANs, VPNs, MPLS, SD-WAN, multicast, QoS) that support real-time data transport for command-and-control operations.
• Integrate and troubleshoot network connectivity for diverse endpoints, including tactical data links, radar/sensor feeds, electro-optical/IR sensors, satellite communications systems, weapon platforms, and cross-domain solutions.
• Perform end-to-end troubleshooting of network-related issues affecting video, telemetry, and mission data distribution across classified and unclassified domains.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and software developers to validate network performance during system-of-systems integration events and live exercises.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, IP plans, ACLs, and as-built documentation using Visio or similar tools.
• Lead or support network upgrades.
• Maintain and modernize interfaces for multiple sensor suites including optical tracking systems, radars, weapon systems, global time systems, muzzle exit sensors, and situational awareness camera feeds.
• Implement networking solutions for downrange sensor suites with appropriate security measures and bandwidth management.
• System integration of data center and network infrastructure, unclassified/classified data handling capabilities, and sensor integration to modernize transportable, mobile test instrumentation.
• Plan and conduct testing of integrated systems to validate all subsystems have full network performance ability to support complete operations for a C-UAS test.
• Develop user manuals, SOPs, and trailing materials.

Qualifications:

• U.S. .
• Active DoD Secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelors degree in engineering discipline with 3-10 years direct experience.
• Proven track record integrating tactical data links, sensor feeds, or weapon systems into operational networks.
• Experience with requirements management.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Must possess strong communications and analytical skills, be a self-starter, and detail oriented.
• 15% Travel.
• On-site work only (Huntsville, AL).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Comp Time Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Outpost Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud U.S. Government contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, , , (including , , and ), , , , genetic information, or protected veteran status.