Communications/Network Engineer (OCONUS Travel), Senior with Security Clearance

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission focused IT programs.
Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.
Navstar is seeking a Network Engineer to support a high-profile client based in the Northern Virginia area.
This role will require 30% OCONUS travel to austere and sometimes hazardous environments.
Role Description:
• OCONUS travel to developing countries and some conflict zones.
Industry - standard installation of communications and networking equipment (VSAT, Cisco Routers, interconnecting media).
• Conducts site surveys, design, procurement, installation and repair of VSAT world-wide.
• Plans network design, layout and develops the baseline configuration for the system.
• Create detailed and accurate supporting documentation (engineering orders, Bill of Materials, etc.) to complete assigned tasks.
• Analyzes network topologies and traffic and capacity requirements and provides recommendations and guidance.
• Briefs government customer and other contractors on recommended solutions and designs.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to users to operation staff.
• Perform general network administration duties as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Perform cable infrastructure tasks.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 2 years of hands-on satellite communications or VSAT experience, an understanding of basic network functionality.
• At least 7 years' experience with network operating systems; network hardware (routers; switches; cabling and other essential network hardware); and LAN/WAN protocols (OSPF; BGP; MPLS).
About Navstar For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community.
We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community.
At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor.
We have proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time.
Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.
Benefits at Navstar
• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Navstar, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S.
veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.