1700 - Network Engineer III

About the role

Sigma Defense is seeking a Network Engineer III to support the MQ-25 and Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) Mission Control System (UMCS) programs in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support testing of communications between Surrogate MQ-25 Air Vehicle and Ground Control Station using both Narrowband and Wideband satellite and line-of-site links.
• Write Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports and lab configuration & testing in support of various test events.
• Familiarity with US Navy's afloat and ashore Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) architecture is helpful.
• Experience with provisioning and operation of Wideband links, Starlink/Starshield, WGS, NTCDL, CBSP Satellite Services Contract (CSSC), Narrowband links, MUOS (DMR and ARC-210), and UHF Line of Sight is helpful.
• Participate in network integration, testing, and troubleshooting, including loading configurations, troubleshooting devices, and performing Wireshark traffic analysis.
• Design, develop, optimize, and test network systems in a multi-vendor environment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other devices.
• Perform hardware and software testing, analysis, and selection, and apply DISA STIGs and generate RMF artifacts.
• Develop and maintain system documentation and generate network traffic with tools like Spirent traffic generators.
• Configure and troubleshoot network devices, including Inline Network Encryptors (INEs) and Linux IP Tables.
• Provide operational support, including performing equipment operational tests, collecting and analyzing test data, and identifying/reporting issues.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in DoD or other Government Unclassified and Classified Systems/Networks, Cisco Routing and Switching, Network Engineering, Network Testing, and Implementation planning.
• Demonstrated proficiency in: Layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing, Multicast, BGP, DMVPN, IPSec, EIGRP, OSPF, VRRP, STP, VTP, ACLs, and Layer 3 tunnels.
• Operating Linux systems and configuring/troubleshooting Linux network-related tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with network-related hardware and software.
• Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python).
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification is preferred.
• Network Engineering experience with ADNS, CANES, and/or CaaS is preferred.
• IAT Level II certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Mandatory Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security +), CCNA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Network Engineering or related field of study.

Skills

• CCNP, CCIE, CCNE.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Highly Competitive Salary