Principal Network Engineer
MantechVirginia, United States
Posted April 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Mantech is a technology and services firm that partners with U.S. federal agencies, the military, and allied organizations to deliver secure, mission‑critical solutions. Leveraging more than 57 years of experience, the company specializes in cyber defense, intelligence and counter‑intelligence, systems engineering, enterprise IT, software development, data analytics, and C4ISR/C5ISR capabilities. With a workforce of nearly 9,800 employees—40 % veterans and many from intelligence and homeland‑security backgrounds—Mantech brings firsthand operational insight to every project. Its reputation for reliability, adaptability, and a deep commitment to public service makes it a trusted partner for complex, high‑stakes challenges across defense, healthcare, and environmental sectors.
Job Description
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. The Principal Network Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to provide advanced engineering expertise to design, implement, secure, and sustain complex enterprise network environments.
Requirements
- Prioritizing technical and operational requirements based on project and mission needs.
- Interacting with engineers, cross-functional teams, and customers at multiple levels to gather, coordinate, and deliver technical information.
- Analyzing current workflows and providing recommendations to improve efficiencies based on customer requirements.
- Working closely with engineering teams to troubleshoot and build complex, highly available network topologies.
- Performing engineering support and system administration for applications and systems, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and patching.
- Providing Tier 2/3 maintenance and engineering support for deployed network and cybersecurity technologies.
- Developing and implementing automation solutions for repetitive project tasks and metrics collection using scripting.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Vacation and Sick Leave