Network Automation Engineer II

About the role

XSITE LLC is looking for a Network Automation Engineer I/II to join our team in San Diego, CA to support PMW 160. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned company headquartered in San Diego. We provide full spectrum systems and systems-of-systems engineering and integration services and solutions for space, C5ISR, cyber and enterprise information systems. Our core capabilities include AI/ML, Software Development & Sustainment, Systems Engineering (including MBSE), and Modeling & Simulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and sustainment support for fielded shipboard networks, including troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration updates, and performance optimization
• Support upgrades to network baselines and ensure compatibility, compliance, and reliability across multiple deployed configurations
• Implement, configure, troubleshoot, and sustain Cisco ISE and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions
• Support technologies and protocols including 802.1X, MAB, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, TrustSec, C3PL, licensing, and endpoint profiling
• Evaluate, mitigate, implement, and validate applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on network appliances and shipboard systems
• Develop, maintain, and enhance network automation tooling, including Ansible playbooks, PowerShell scripts, and similar automation workflows
• Troubleshoot network issues across Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, AnyConnect/Secure Client, and related technologies
• Support engineering analysis and resolution of baseline-specific issues affecting shipboard network deployments, including CANES and similar Navy environments
• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and support iterative improvements to deployed transport systems using Agile and DevOps practices
• Participate in configuration and change management processes, ensuring appropriate documentation, technical review, testing, and approval of sustainment updates
• Develop and maintain configuration documentation, sustainment procedures, technical guides, and other engineering artifacts
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and Navy Program Management Offices to support sustainment, modernization, and upgrade activities

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of professional experience in network engineering, systems engineering, network sustainment, or a closely related technical discipline
• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other complex enterprise network environments strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE or other Network Access Control (NAC) technologies, including authentication, authorization, profiling, TrustSec, and policy enforcement
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals and experience applying, evaluating, or validating STIGs
• Experience developing network or systems automation using Ansible, PowerShell, or similar scripting and automation technologies
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, and ACLs
• Ability to troubleshoot across multiple network baselines, configurations, and deployed environments
• Familiarity with Agile development processes, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), DevOps concepts, configuration management, and change management practices
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational sustainment environment
• Active Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred

Education

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline; or
• An additional four years of relevant experience supporting the engineering of DoD systems in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, PEO C4I, or related Navy organizations and Program Management Offices
• Experience with PMW 160 programs, systems, or initiatives
• Direct experience supporting Navy tactical or shipboard network environments, particularly: Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES), Platform Application Services (PAS), Agile Core Services (ACS), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS)
• Experience with lifecycle sustainment or modernization of fielded Navy systems
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification
• CompTIA Security+ certification

Benefits

• Industry leading PTO package, starting at 15+ days annually
• Seven (7) paid company holidays annually, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• 100% employer-paid employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance
• Employees enrolled in XSITE's High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) are also eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Eligibility to participate in XSITE's 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match
• Eligibility to receive tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for job-related education
• University of San Diego Education Benefits of 10% tuition discount on select online degree programs and 25% discount on certificate programs
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Hybrid work environment
• Employee add on benefits offered via ADP

Pay & Schedule

• Salary: $102,000 - $135,000
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Telework: Hybrid remote/onsite, with typical set schedule at Government facility
• Travel: <10%