Network Engineer

ManTech International Corp

Norfolk, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Bandwidth Management, Budgeting, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Calculators, Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Copying Machines, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Disaster Recovery, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Engineering, Firewalls, Help Desk, High School Diploma, Hubs, Information Technology & Information Systems, Local Area Network (LAN), Microwaves, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Network Routers, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Network Systems, Office Equipment, On Site Support, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Security (OPSEC), Physical Demands, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Software Administration, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Trouble Tickets, Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Norfolk, VA
POSTED
9 days ago

General information

Requisition #

R68741

Locations

USA-VA-Norfolk

Posting Date

06/16/2026

Security Clearance Required

Top Secret

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!

RMANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Network Engineer to join our team in Norfolk, VA. This is an onsite position.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing network security support to Navy operational and training networks

  • Ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity to customers and sites by planning and executing the installation of new capabilities, as well as operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure on enterprise managed networks including support of multiple network enclaves across classification levels

  • Identifying and analyzing systems requirements, developing and maintaining system applications and security, developing and maintaining network configurations, as well as developing and maintaining a disaster recovery plan

  • Design, implementation, operation, and maintenance.

  • Lead the planning, design, and engineering of networks, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.

  • Conduct detailed link budget analysis, path profiling, frequency planning, interference analysis, and capacity planning.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network operations, field technicians, project managers, and vendors, to ensure seamless integration and deployment.

  • Up to 25% travel required or as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field and 5+ years relevant network engineering experience, or a High School Diploma and 11+ years of relevant network engineering experience in lieu of Bachelors degree.

  • Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CSWF) requirements with current baseline and Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications

  • IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570 (ex. CompTia Sec+)

  • Must have CCNP Certification

  • Must have experience with network standards, protocols, security, and applications

  • Must have experience with capabilities and applications of network equipment (ex. hubs, routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, servers, transmission media, and/or related hardware)

  • Must have experience with network architecture and infrastructure; LAN/WAN principles and concepts including bandwidth management; network systems design, development, testing, installation, operations, management, and/or maintenance concepts and methods

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Seven or more (7+) years of relevant work experience as a network engineer within a U.S. Government environment, DoD strongly preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or other related field

  • Experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) environment including help desk, customer communication, trouble ticketing, and issue resolution

  • Familiarity with cloud-based network management platforms for microwave systems.

  • CCIE Certification

Clearance Requirements:

  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer

  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

About the Company

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ManTech International Corp

Our Mission Our mission is empowering our nation through a diverse and skilled workforce securely delivering innovative technology, consulting services and digital solutions for our customers’ mission success, every day. Our Vision Our vision is Securing the Future as the most trusted partner for U.S. Defense, Intelligence and Federal Civilian customers through the power of One ManTech. When these agencies think of an essential partner for their national and homeland security needs, they think ManTech. Our Values Our values are grounded in a bedrock of truth, integrity and caring for each other and the mission. We hold steadfast to: • TRUST – We earn and protect the trust of our customers, employees and investors through an enduring foundation of respect, fairness, credibility and honoring our commitments, always. • INCLUSION – We are an inclusive, diverse and talented workforce with a passion for mission success, intellectual capital, creativity and integrity. Our high ethical standards and investment in our people build confidence with our customers. • QUALITY– We deliver exceptional quality to customers through differentiated technology solutions and an uncompromising focus on excellence, value and innovation.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1968
WEBSITE
https://www.mantech.com/about