Network Engineer - San Diego, CA

About the role

This position is based in San Diego, California, with a travel requirement of 50% or greater in support of CONUS and OCONUS operations.

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, and integrate new systems into existing PSS network.
• Implement secure network architectures aligned with: Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and 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.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (post-employment).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 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 minimum 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 system with limited physical access.
• Experience with Navy Public Safety Systems desired.
• Experience with the implementation of vulnerability remediation and STIG configurations for system hardening.
• Ability to multitask and teach or assist others to resolve systems related issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create Standard Operating Procedure documentation for designs and implementation strategies for new hardware and software deployments.
• To produce system specifications, design requirements, test evaluation planning documents, and technical publications and reports.
• To support projects at client sites where working conditions may vary.
• Ability to travel as necessary (50% or more).

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (post-employment).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 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 minimum 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 system with limited physical access.
• Experience with Navy Public Safety Systems desired.
• Experience with the implementation of vulnerability remediation and STIG configurations for system hardening.
• Ability to multitask and teach or assist others to resolve systems related issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create Standard Operating Procedure documentation for designs and implementation strategies for new hardware and software deployments.
• To produce system specifications, design requirements, test evaluation planning documents, and technical publications and reports.
• To support projects at client sites where working conditions may vary.
• Ability to travel as necessary (50% or more).

Skills

• Juniper networking (Junos OS, EX/QFX/SRX platforms).
• Aruba switching and wireless (ArubaOS, Instant AP, Aruba Central).
• Cisco Switching and Routing (Catalyst, ISR).
• Cisco Firewall (ASA, Firepower).
• Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP, LACP).
• Routing (Static, OSPF, BGP).
• TCP/IP and Subnetting.
• RADIUS Authentication.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also 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. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range 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.

Schedule

Eligible employees also 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. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.