Tactical Network Engineer

Fort Hood, TX


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Engineer

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -062026-107192

Date Posted: 06/01/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/DIuSPR


Description:

Remote

 

Our client seeks a Tactical Network Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert supporting Program Manager C2 Transport for PdM Network Modernization across At-the-Halt, On-the-Move, and SATCOM networks. The engineer will lead configuration, validation, testing, and documentation of tactical network systems, provide systems engineering oversight, coordinate integration with system engineering leads, and collaborate with unit and stakeholder leadership. The role includes planning, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown of networks while working closely with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and other personnel.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

JN -062026-107192


Responsibilities:
  • Serve as focal point and SME for ATH, OTM, and SATCOM tactical networks under PdM Network Modernization.
  • Identify, report, and recommend resolutions for problems and discrepancies to PM or functional managers.
  • Manage and document system configurations, incidents, test procedures, and test results.
  • Configure, validate, and test tactical network systems delivered to units.
  • Exercise technical leadership to align actions, schedules, and resolve conflicting viewpoints.
  • Coordinate system development and integration tasks with system engineering leads.
  • Provide systems engineering oversight for SATCOM systems, baseband networking, and software development.
  • Coordinate across embedded support teams to implement plans that meet PM objectives.
  • Represent PM Tactical Network at planning conferences with units and partner organizations.
  • Develop and present briefings on systems engineering, network architecture planning, and testing status.
  • Support network planning, setup, configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and teardown.
  • Collaborate with unit CFSRs, S6 staff, and other personnel to coordinate activities.

Experience Requirements:
  • Eight or more years of related tactical network engineering experience. Fifteen or more years accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
  • Proven experience designing, integrating, and maintaining tactical and strategic communication networks in military environments.
  • Track record delivering high-quality network engineering solutions.
  • Desired: Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Mail, Active Directory, SharePoint, and related user services.
  • Desired: Experience with PdM Network Modernization products and prior industry or military engineering roles.
  • Special requirements: Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as mission requires. Occasional travel.
  • Mandatory: Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Testing, or related field. Degree may be substituted with seven additional years of related experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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