Comms and Networking Engineer

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McLean, Virginia, USPosted 6 days ago

Role Overview

Prescient Edge is hiring a mid-level Comms and Networking Engineer. This is a full-time role in McLean. posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job Description

Description

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon award.

Engineer (Comms and networking Engineer)

Benefits

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Requirements

Desired experience:

Four years of hands-on enterprise LAN/WAN expertise managing complex routing/switching across high-density and geographically dispersed networks.
Experience deploying secure, high through put WireGuard VPN tunnels over Starlink satellite links, troubleshooting IP conflicts, and ensuring encrypted end-to-end connectivity between vendors and the CCS.
Five years of experience in military and international exercise planning or maritime operations, proven expertise in expeditionary logistics, and familiarity with NATO tactical communications and Maritime Big Play tactical communications.
Experience managing tactical coordination, daily battle rhythms, and ship-to-shore logistics for air/maritime uncrewed systems, including executing live operational serials and enforcing strict range safety and security protocols.
5 years of experience in the physical installation and configuration of server racks, ruggedized tactical computers, and network appliances.
Experience performing "bare-metal" OS installations, manual IP schema assignment, and physical integration of hardware components onto maritime or aerial platforms.
Proficiency in hardware troubleshooting in expeditionary or field environments.

Education

Bachelor/Masters Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Security Clearance

Secret

Location:

Remote work with 25% travel

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Comms and Networking Engineer position at Prescient Edge?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Prescient Edge. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Comms and Networking Engineer position at Prescient Edge located?

This position is based in McLean. Prescient Edge has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Comms and Networking Engineer at Prescient Edge earn?

Prescient Edge has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Comms and Networking Engineer role at Prescient Edge posted?

This role was posted on June 19, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.