Mid-Level Network Engineer

· Design and implement networking solutions that move telemetry and mission data off deployed platforms

· Support command, software update, and configuration paths back to fielded systems

· Help build the Mainstay backbone across vessels, shore systems, and cloud environments

· Implement and manage software defined routing and secure overlay networking

· Work with products such as NetBird and other Software Defined Network solutions

· Build resilient connectivity across edge systems, shore infrastructure, and cloud environments

· Design and support mesh networking architectures where they improve resilience and reach

· Optimize network behavior across intermittent and bandwidth constrained links

· Support integration with radio, satellite, and hybrid communications paths

Secure and Harden the Network

· Implement secure network designs aligned to modern security expectations

· Support identity, access, segmentation, and configuration control across distributed systems

· Ensure the network remains resilient under failure, disruption, and degraded conditions

· Work across networking, software, hardware, and operational boundaries

· Debug issues that appear in the field, not just in controlled environments

· Own deployment outcomes, not just diagrams and device configurations

· Design networks that work in constrained and unreliable environments

· Think in systems, data flow, and failure modes

· Understand both infrastructure fundamentals and software defined networking approaches

· Build solutions that are secure, resilient, and adaptable

· Debug across hardware, operating system, and network stack layers

· Take ownership without waiting for direction

· 3 to 7 years of experience in network engineering or a related field

· Strong foundation in routing, switching, and network troubleshooting

· Experience with software defined routing, overlay networking, or distributed connectivity solutions

· Familiarity with Red Hat and other Linux based systems as well as network security fundamentals

· Experience with scripting or automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar tools

· Willing to travel occasionally

· Experience with NetBird or similar software defined routing platforms

· Experience with mesh networking architectures

· Background supporting geographically distributed or mission critical environments

· Experience working with real hardware systems in operational settings

· Exposure to autonomy, defense, or uncrewed systems