# Transport Network Engineer - Company: [C3el]() - Location: Pope Army Airfield, NC - Team: Network / Systems Engineering - Posted: August 19, 2026 ## Job description ## 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. ## Apply [Apply on C3el]() Canonical job page: