Senior Network Engineer - MQ-9 RPA Enterprise (C-NOC) with Security Clearance

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Enterprise Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC) at Creech AFB. The C-NOC is the enterprise-level hub responsible for sustaining and securing the global network infrastructure that enables real-time MQ-9 aircraft command and control, ISR data transport, SATCOM connectivity, and secure boundary enforcement across CONUS and OCONUS operations. This is a mission-critical engineering role supporting live flight operations with zero-fail expectations. What You Will Support * Aircraft Control Network (ACN) - Transport, Combat, and Training enclaves * C2R secure boundary systems * Sensor Product Dissemination Network (SPDN) for ISR video/data distribution * Monics satellite carrier monitoring system * HAIPE encryption and red/black boundary architecture * SATCOM relay connectivity and transport infrastructure Key Responsibilities Enterprise Network Architecture & Engineering * Lead design, sustainment, and optimization of redundant ACN architecture * Engineer routing (OSPF, BGP), multicast (PIM), tunneling, and high-availability configurations * Configure and maintain Cisco routers/switches, firewalls, Juniper CTP devices, and HAIPE systems * Ensure secure red/black boundary enforcement within the MQ-9 enterprise Cybersecurity & Compliance * Support RMF compliance and ATO sustainment * Implement STIG hardening and vulnerability remediation * Validate corrective actions and patch management * Maintain cybersecurity posture across enterprise enclaves Operational Leadership (C-NOC) * Provide Tier 3 support for mission-impacting events * Lead troubleshooting bridges during live MQ-9 operations * Conduct flight-schedule-aligned network reconfigurations with rollback planning * Oversee configuration backup validation and disaster recovery processes Enterprise Modernization * Evaluate integration impacts of new MQ-9 capabilities * Provide sustainment recommendations for emerging ISR technologies * Maintain updated network diagrams, SOPs, and configuration documentation Required Experience * 5+ years enterprise network engineering experience (7+ preferred) * Experience in 24/7 NOC or mission-critical environments * Strong knowledge of encrypted transport and boundary architectures * DoD, ISR, aviation, or SATCOM background preferred Location: Creech Air Force Base, NevadaWork Environment: On-Site at the Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC)Schedule: 24/7/365 operational mission environmentClearance Required: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibilityCertification Required: IAT Level II (Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, or CND) + CE as applicable