- Location
- Tampa, FL, US · Fort Belvoir, VA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Master
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Clearance
- Required
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Position Summary
Odyssey Systems is seeking a Network Engineer to support advanced situational awareness and multi-domain operations (MDO) programs. This role focuses on the design, analysis, and integration of RF and signal processing systems that enable next-generation battlefield awareness, electronic warfare, and spectrum management capabilities.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and operators to design and deliver systems that integrate data from diverse sensors, communications, and radar systems to provide actionable intelligence and operational advantage. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in RF, signal processing, and spectrum management, along with experience contributing to mission-critical DoD programs in multi-domain environments.
This is a full time position located at MacDill AFB, FL or Ft. Belvoir, VA.
***Contingent upon contract award***
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Design, deploy, and maintain network solutions supporting real-time systems and services (RTSS).
Configure and optimize routing, switching, and transport technologies to ensure low latency and high availability.
Implement and manage QoS policies, traffic shaping, and prioritization for time-sensitive applications.
Monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and proactively resolve issues impacting real-time workloads.
Support real-time communication protocols such as RTP, SIP, RTCP, and PTP.
Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application requirements and infrastructure changes.
Perform root-cause analysis and lead resolution efforts for complex network incidents.
Ensure compliance with security policies, network hardening standards, and change-management processes.
Participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation support for critical network events.
***Contingent upon contract award***
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience: 3+ years of experience in network engineering or operations
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, VLANs, and subnetting
Hands-on experience with enterprise routing and switching platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.)
Experience configuring QoS, traffic engineering, and performance-sensitive network features
Familiarity with real-time communication protocols and deterministic networking concepts
Proficiency with network monitoring and analysis tools such as Wireshark, NetFlow, or SNMP
Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in high-availability environments
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Certifications: Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIP, or equivalent
Experience:
Technical Skills
Experience with PTP (Precision Time Protocol), NTP, or other time-synchronization technologies
Knowledge of SDN technologies, automation, and scripting (Python, Ansible)
Experience supporting real-time systems in telecom, financial trading, industrial control, or defense environments
Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network security best practices
Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with MPLS, Segment Routing, or advanced traffic engineering architectures
Additional Information
Location: Tampa, FL or Fort Belvoir, VA
Travel: As needed
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***Contingent upon contract award***
Company Overview
Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
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