Network Engineer II (Aerospace)

Location: Beavercreek, Ohio, United States; office or hybrid environment. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.

Company

hirify.global develops aerospace and national security technologies and solutions supporting critical security missions.

What you will do

• Implement and manage complex LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless network solutions.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, connectivity, and other escalated network issues while providing tier-2 support.
• Monitor network performance, analyze traffic and metrics, resolve bottlenecks, and optimize efficiency.
• Implement network security controls, including firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Document network architecture, configurations, changes, procedures, incidents, and performance trends.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors, provide guidance to junior engineers and IT staff, and recommend infrastructure improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of related experience; relevant experience may substitute for education, with 6 years required without a degree.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, switching equipment, wireless networking, VPNs, and network hardware.
• Experience supporting corporate networks, maintaining SLAs, and supporting corporate IT departments.
• Basic understanding of firewall principles and maintenance, plus familiarity with AI-assisted network troubleshooting.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance are required.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly, work at a computer for extended periods, participate in after-hours on-call duties, and travel occasionally.

Nice to have

• CCNA certification and experience with SD-WAN, VoIP, network automation platforms, and zero trust networking.
• Strong knowledge of network security practices, tools, protocols, and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with fiber optics, UTP, and a broad range of network hardware and media.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with a 150% match up to 6%.
• Life insurance and three weeks of paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative, mission-focused environment centered on aerospace innovation and national security.