Network Engineer - 26-033

About the Role

AUSGAR Technologies has an opportunity for a Network Engineer to join the team at NIWC PAC in the Point Loma area of San Diego, CA. This role provides direct support to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific working on the United States Marine Corps Networking On the Move (NOTM) Program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct installation and configuration of networked systems to include routing and switching hardware devices and protocols
• Establish, troubleshoot and maintain both local area and wide area tactical network connectivity for multiple security enclaves
• Establish both fixed satellite communications earth terminals, as well as enabling fully mobile vehicular based satellite systems
• Provide assistance to military personnel in the resolution of networking, communications and systems issues
• Perform testing and evaluation of new equipment and systems for possible inclusion into the NOTM program
• Conduct testing of Quality of Service (QoS) strategies to improve system performance over tactical data links
• Assist in the development and testing of prototype tactical vehicles

Requirements

• Must possess an active Secret clearance
• CompTIA Security+ CE certification required
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification required (or within 90 days of hire)
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science related field and 2-6 years of experience
• Experience with NSA Type 1 encryption equipment required
• Solid analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems required
• Technical writing skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Marine Corps tactical IP-based networks, Wide Area Networks (WANs) and Local Area Networks (LANs)
• Experience with Marine Corps satellite systems to include very small aperture terminals (VSAT) and vehicular based systems
• Knowledge of tactical meshing radio systems to include commercial based and military products
• Cisco Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) experience

Pay & Schedule

Salary Range: $105K-$115K. Occasional travel, up to 10%.