Posted Nov 1, 2026

[Remote] Field Network Engineer

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Persistent Systems, LLC is hiring a Field Network Engineer to deploy and support its Wave Relay and Cloud Relay networking solutions across cloud, on-premises, and tactical environments. The role leads technical implementations and troubleshooting, coordinating with customers and field, product, and engineering teams on mission-critical networking challenges. Responsibilities • Implement and support network solutions utilizing Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™ technologies, to include industry standard protocols such as Ethernet, MACsec, IPsec, VPN, EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, and IGMP • Support and facilitate the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network and communications equipment including, but not limited to, the Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™ suite of products • Motivate and coordinate field teams with hands on troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex networking systems • Support responses to RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and other formal requests that drive new business opportunities • Support the Business Development group to develop Network solutions to prospective customers’ technical requirements using Wave Relay® and Cloud Relay™, CoTS, or other cloud-based technologies Skills • 4+ years of experience in network engineering • Strong understanding of network concepts such as Spanning-Tree (802.1d/802.1w), EIGRP, OSPF, PIM, IGMPv2, IPsec, IKEv2, and MACsec • Strong understanding of layer 2 and layer 3 networking • Familiar with Cisco and Linux networking concepts • Familiar with using tools for data gathering such as Wireshark, iPerf, TCPdump, etc • Must have the ability to obtain a United States Security Clearance • Previous deployment experience in hazard zones or non-permissive environments • Strong understanding or experience with tactical / mobile communications systems such as SATCOM, Radio telecommunications, etc • 6+ years of experience in Network Engineering • Strong understanding of the Linux networking stack and related software suites such as iproute2, FRRouting, StrongSwan, and nftables • 3+ years of experience using one or more of: C/C++, Python, Shell Script, or similar programming languages • Experience with MANET or Wave Relay® technologies • DoD 8570 Certified IAT Level 2 / DoD 8140 411, 441,  or 651 • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Network Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field • Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP), or similar certification or experience • AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty certification or similar certification or experience Benefits • Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • Paid time off (sick time and vacation time) • Flexible spending accounts • 401(k) plan with company match • Fitness membership reimbursement • Tuition assistance • Mental health benefits • Pet discounts Company Overview • Persistent Systems offers a secure and “true” mobile ad-hoc networking system with its Wave Relay product line. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.persistentsystems.com/. Apply To This Job