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Overview Job Title: Transport Network Engineer Security Clearance: Secret or Higher Location : Pope Army Airfield, NC (Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required. ) Description C3EL is seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to support a global transport network supporting U.S. Special Operations Command and mission partners. This role focuses on the design, integration, implementation, and operation of SATCOM, baseband, ground gateway, terrestrial IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect technologies supporting mission-critical communications. Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To Design, integrate, implement, configure, and troubleshoot mission-critical transport network infrastructure. Support SATCOM, baseband, ground gateway, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect environments. Configure and optimize routing and transport technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and SD-WAN. Develop network configurations, diagrams, runbooks, and test procedures. Support network monitoring, telemetry, automation, encryption/CSfC, and performance optimization. Conduct site surveys, installations, cutovers, integration, testing, and field troubleshooting. Implement and maintain IA, RMF, and STIG requirements within network architecture and device configurations. Troubleshoot network incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and support 24/7 operations. Coordinate with TSOs, NOCs, cybersecurity teams, engineering personnel, and program management to maintain reliable, mission-ready transport capabilities. Support worldwide travel to remote or austere locations as required. Minimum Qualifications U.S. Citizenship. An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance or higher. 11+ years of experience supporting DoD programs. 10+ years of experience implementing IA/RMF/STIG requirements within network architecture and device configuration. Active professional network engineering CE certification (e.g., CCNP Enterprise/JNCIP, SD-WAN). Strong experience with SATCOM, baseband, ground gateways, IP/MPLS, SDN, 5G/6G, and ISP interconnect technologies. Strong working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS, and network transport technologies. Experience with network security, encryption/CSfC, monitoring, telemetry, and troubleshooting. Ability to support 24/7 operations and travel worldwide, including remote or austere locations. Desired Qualifications M.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Network Security, or a related technical field. B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems, Network Security, Web Security, or a related technical field. Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.