Senior-level Network Engineer

About the role

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Senior-level Network Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) by providing engineering and day-to-day operational support for physical Combined Test Bed (CTB) network environments. This role requires a strong understanding of network architecture, routing, switching, cloud connectivity, and network management tools to monitor and analyze network performance at the physical and IP packet levels. 100% onsite.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive engineering and day-to-day operational support for the physical CTB network environment, including hardware/software installation, firmware upgrades, STIG compliance, and performance enhancements for network routers and switches.
• Monitor and analyze network performance at both the physical and Internet Protocol (IP) packet levels utilizing enterprise network management tools, including inMON Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix.
• Provide on-call support to respond to and resolve network outages during non-business hours (after-hours, weekends, or holidays), with a requirement to be on-site within two (2) hours of notification.
• Establish and maintain robust connectivity to multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure) by managing IP space, VLANs, route tables, Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), and virtual gateways.
• Establish network infrastructure test environments, conduct test case reviews and assessments, execute tests, and report results.
• Establish and maintain a corrective action system to record and track identified problems, coordinate with vendors to resolve issues found during testing, and conduct regression tests to verify corrections.
• Prototype, install, and maintain configurations of hardware infrastructure for routing and distribution, as well as Firewall and Boundary routing, with a focus on systems including HPE Aruba and Palo Alto.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot internal and external routing protocols (such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)) and secure tunneling mechanisms (such as Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)).
• Implement and manage Network Access Control (NAC) systems and security protocols, including Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, 802.1x Authentication, and Zero-Trust architectures such as dynamic segmentation.

Requirements

• Clearance Level: Secret
• Certifications (IAT Level II): One of the following:
  • Security+ CE
  • CySA+
  • GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
  • Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP)
  • System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• And one of the following:
  • CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
  • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional
  • CCDP – Cisco Certified Design Professional

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience; senior-level role with independent and collaborative responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools such as inMON Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix.
• Proficiency with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, particularly Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.
• Experience implementing Zero-Trust network architectures (e.g., dynamic segmentation).
• Familiarity with Aruba networking.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401(k) matching program
• Coverage of family medical deductibles
• Spot bonuses
• Educational assistance to further your career
• Regular social gatherings to foster camaraderie