Senior Network Engineer – MQ-9 RPA Enterprise (C-NOC)

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, Nevada
Work Environment: On-Site at the Centralized Network Operations Center (C-NOC)
Schedule: 24/7/365 operational mission environment
Clearance Required: Active Secret (TS eligibility required – SSBI/DCID 6/4 eligible)
Certification Required: IAT Level II (Security+, CCNA-Security, CySA+, or CND) + CE as applicable