Network Engineer

About the role

Atlas Tech is a rapidly expanding company supporting the U.S. Military and other Government entities, seeking a passionate, flexible, and highly motivated team player to join its Technology professionals group. The position is for a Future Capabilities Network Engineer supporting Network Engineering efforts for the Future Capabilities program in PMW 110 Tactical Afloat Networking (previously PMW 160 Tactical Networks). This is a full-time role based in San Diego, CA, suited for individuals who thrive in intense, fast‑paced environments, think on their feet, and excel in team‑based collaborative efforts.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of U.S. Navy networks
• Develop network topologies, system‑driven templates, and IP plans
• Create test plans and associated documentation
• Configure and document SD‑WAN solutions

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Possession of and the ability to maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance
• 3+ years of experience developing technical documentation
• Experience with SDN/SD‑WAN technologies and vendors including VMware, NSX‑T, Cisco, Juniper, and open‑source solutions
• Experience with network configuration for L2/L3 switches, routers, and security appliances (firewalls, NIDS, NIPS, etc.)
• Experience developing and documenting network topologies
• Experience in troubleshooting and restoring network and system outages
• Experience in virtualization technologies
• Proven track record of performance in client‑facing roles requiring engagement and relationship building with stakeholders across Navy programs, the DoD, or other federal agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physical Science (required)
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience supporting the engineering of Information Technology systems for a DoD or Government Agency
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification; or equivalent

Skills

• Experience with RF communications, specifically MILSATCOM or COMSATCOM technologies
• Experience leveraging NetDevOps or DevSecOps to scale enterprise‑level engineering projects
• Experience with Network Automation in Python, Ansible, NETCONF, and/or RESTCONF
• Experience modeling network configuration in JSON, YAML, or Jinja
• Experience developing and maturing complex, collaborative networking projects and working autonomously to move network development forward
• TS/SCI Security Clearance

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community
• Transparent culture that ensures understanding of why and how your role impacts the overall