
Network Test Engineer ESC, Inc.
- $135,000–$210,000 Per Year
- Contractor
- Full-time
| Location | Fort Meade, MD |
| Job Type | Contractor, Full-time |
| Salary | $90,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 51 - 200 |
| Headquarters | Arlington, VA, US |
| Website | https://www.escinc1.com |
The Gateway projects includes, all variants of DoD Enterprise Classified Travel Kit (DECTK) gateways, Senior National Leadership Communications (SNLC), Internet and cloud gateways, customer interface gateways, and Satellite Communications Gateways. The engineer must have a high level of knowledge and experience in the current and planned gateways in the DISN core and DISN customer gateways including unclassified and classified voice, video, data, endpoints, and encryption devices.
As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering, testing, implementing, and providing Tier III support for all Gateway initiatives ensuring mission success.
· Design, build, test, implement and maintain Gateway engineering solutions
· Design engineering enhancements and develop engineering change requests
· Analyze existing and planned gateway solutions and architectures and make recommendations
· Configure Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, voice gateways, unified communication managers
· Utilize advance security devices including High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE), crypto ignition keys and SIPRNet hard tokens
· Apply system patches, security patches and third-party updates in order to maintain systems at a high level of performance, availability, and security.
· Write test plans, conduct testing, and deliver test reports
· Develop detailed implementation plans, configuration guides and other technical documentation
· Deliver timely resolution and document troubleshooting procedures in order to mitigate impact of issues and improve infrastructure performance
· Perform incident response tasks and services restoration
· Provide engineering support to mitigate IA findings
· Provide support to the Automation Team
· Provide on-call Tier III support as needed.
· DoD and/or Government program experience preferred; DISA experience a plus
· Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
· 5+ years IP network design experience to include Routing/Switching, IPSEC VPNs, Firewalls
· testing/troubleshooting network traffic
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools; specifically, PowerPoint, Word & Excel
· Excellent communication, effective leadership, and interpersonal skills
ESC, Inc. is a Woman-Owned Small Business providing mission-critical professional and technical services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other Federal Government agencies. Headquartered in the Arlington VA, ESC specializes in cybersecurity, classified information security, information technology, program management, systems engineering, identity and access management, financial management, and training and exercise support.
ESC is recognized for delivering exceptional customer service, technical excellence, and innovative solutions that support our nation's most critical missions. Our experienced professionals work alongside government customers to solve complex challenges while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, security, and quality.
At ESC, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative, professional environment that encourages continuous learning, career development, and work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to support meaningful national security and defense missions.
Join ESC and become part of a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and service to our nation.




