Network Engineer 2

Job Description

Tensley Consulting is seeking a Network Engineer II (NE2) to support the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of enterprise network infrastructure within a high-performance, mission-critical environment. This role ensures secure, scalable, and high-availability network operations across LAN/WAN architectures.

Core Responsibilities:

Configure and optimize network switches, routers, and firewalls

Implement and manage Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

Configure and troubleshoot virtual networking, VLANs, and VRFs

Develop and implement network backup and recovery procedures

Diagnose and resolve network connectivity issues

Install, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems/software

Monitor network capacity, performance, and security posture

Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities

Test and maintain network infrastructure (hardware and software)

Implement solutions including load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, and NAT

Optimize network latency, data throughput, and end-to-end system performance

Coordinate with system engineering and dataflow teams to ensure mission continuity

Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, and maintain network systems

Support scalable, fault-tolerant WAN and LAN architectures

Provide lifecycle support: design implementation maintenance upgrades

Analyze system requirements and implement communication solutions

Evaluate network metrics (traffic flow, transmission speed, packet size, throughput)

Recommend system improvements and procurement needs

Education/Experience

Eight (8) years’ experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Information Systems Management from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Salary: $165,000-$185,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position, but is not guaranteed. Salary is based on experience, location and contractual requirements which could fall outside of the range listed.

,

Required Skills

8+ years of experience as a Network Engineer supporting:

System architecture

Requirements analysis

Process execution and evaluation

3+ years of experience supporting IC or SIGINT environments

Experience with:

Cisco IOS

JunOS (or equivalent)

VMware

VLAN configuration

Strong skills in:

Problem-solving

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Certifications Required:

Active DoD IAT Level II Certification

Active Cisco Certification

,

Desired Skills

Experience with RMF (Risk Management Framework) and secure system design

,

About Tensley Consulting, Inc.

About TensleyTensley Consulting is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business focused on mission engineering in support of the United States Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. Our team consists of System Engineers, Software Engineers, Test Engineers, and Signals Analysts performing work throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).

Equal Opportunity, Diversity & InclusionWe aim to build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We embrace inclusion and ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other personal characteristic.

Benefits Include

100% paid medical coverage with HSA and company contribution

100% paid vision, dental, short-term, and long-term premium

12% 401(k) contribution (not a match)

Education and training budget

6 weeks and 3 days of PTO

And much more!

Come grow with us!