Network Engineer - San Diego, CA

Join our team as a Network Engineer supporting our Public Safety Systems (PSS) program with the United States Navy. This position is based in San Diego, California, with a travel requirement of 50% or greater in support of CONUS and OCONUS operations.

About the role

As a Network Engineer IV supporting Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) Old Town Campus, you will provide advanced engineering, integration, and sustainment support to CNIC Public Safety Systems Ashore Programs. These programs are responsible for the design, procurement, integration, installation, and lifecycle sustainment of networked systems, hardware, firmware, and software that enable the protection of mission-critical assets and personnel from natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made threats. This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain, maintain, or transfer a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, configure, and sustain Cisco (Catalyst Switching and Routing, ISR VOIP Gateways, Firepower/ASA), Aruba (switching and wireless), Antaira switching network, Cambium microwave solutions, and Juniper (EX, QFX, SRX).
• Support end-to-end system lifecycle: staging, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Deploy and troubleshoot networks in:
  • NIWC labs and integration environments
  • Shore facilities and data centers
• Integrate new systems into existing PSS network.
• Implement secure network architectures aligned with:
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Vendor specific security guidance
• Perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance validation.
• Configure and maintain:
  • VLANs, trunking, QoS, and redundancy mechanisms
  • VPNs (IPSec), ACLs, and firewall policies
  • Routing protocols (Static, OSPF, BGP)
• Support Aruba wireless deployments, including controller-based and distributed architectures.
• Conduct site surveys, system installs, and operational verification testing during travel.
• Maintain configuration baselines, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Interface with:
  • Government customers/leads
  • Program managers
  • Serco and government cybersecurity and RMF teams
  • Government Wide Area Network (WAN) Providers
• Ability to multitask and teach or assist others to resolve systems related issues.
• Create Standard Operating Procedure documentation for designs and implementation strategies for new hardware and software deployments.
• Produce system specifications, design requirements, test evaluation planning documents, and technical publications and reports.
• Support projects at client sites where working conditions may vary.
• Travel as necessary (50% or more).

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (Post-Employment).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must meet DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification, such as:
  • Security+ CE (minimum)
  • OR higher (CISSP, CASP+, etc.)
• Juniper certifications (JNCIA or higher) or Cisco (CCNA or higher).
• A Bachelor's Degree, or a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 12 years of relevant network engineering experience (DoD or enterprise) in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant network engineering experience (DoD or enterprise).
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Juniper networking (Junos OS, EX/QFX/SRX platforms)
  • Aruba switching and wireless (ArubaOS, Instant AP, Aruba Central)
  • Cisco Switching and Routing (Catalyst, ISR) and Firewall (ASA, Firepower)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP, LACP)
  • Routing (Static, OSPF, BGP)
  • TCP/IP and Subnetting
  • RADIUS Authentication
• Experience supporting mission-critical or classified systems.
• Ability to work in field/deployed environments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support remote systems with limited physical access.
• Experience with Navy Public Safety Systems desired.
• Experience with the implementation of vulnerability remediation and STIG configurations for system hardening.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create Standard Operating Procedure documentation.

Skills

• Ability to lift and rack equipment.
• Ability to work in shipboard or confined spaces.
• Willingness to travel frequently and on short notice in support of critical break-fix and troubleshooting efforts.

Benefits

Eligible employees gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract.
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.

Pay

The salary range for this position is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.