Network Engineer

The primary work location is Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) in San Diego, CA with additional ability to perform some aspects of the position remotely. This position requires a DoD Secret clearance.

In this position, the ideal candidate will provide engineering support, focusing on developing features for the Advanced Networking Tactical System (ANTS) and Ashore Routing Communications System (ARCS) network hardware. As an ANTS/ARCS network engineer, you will build solutions to perform routing, switching, firewall filtering, and/or in-line network encryption for on-aircraft in-flight and ground-based networking and data transport equipment. This includes developing configurations for Cisco-based routers and switches, TACLANE Type-1 encryptors, and Linux-based firewalls, participating in design reviews and peer reviews, and verifying designs in both informal and formal qualification test events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement router, switch, iptables, and/or in-line network encryptor configurations for network transport equipment in accordance with sponsor interface control documents and network architecture standards
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve network problems and anomalies
• Write formal documentation for all network functions
• Evaluate and test emerging network technologies to ensure compatibility with existing designs
• Participate in design reviews and peer reviews and contribute technical feedback to peers throughout each development Sprint
• Develop test cases for all network functions and write test plans and reports to demonstrate functionality of design
• Support ANTS/ARCS user requests for assistance as assigned
• Participate in technical exchanges and develop solutions to integrate with aircraft and ground control station vendor systems
• Report status and recommendations to the ANTS/ARCS Network Lead

Required Skills

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in network engineering
• At least five (5) years experience with configuration of OSPF, PIM, IGMP, VRRP, and IPSec (as implemented with HAIPE devices)
• An understanding of network security best practices
• An understanding of RHEL iptables
• An understanding of the use and configuration of encryption devices (KG-175D, KG-175F, KG-175N)
• Hold active Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent level of vendor certifications
• Hold active CompTIA Security+ or CCNA Security, or higher certification (e.g. CISSP)
• Ability to work independently with little to no supervision on assigned tasks.
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Must have a current Secret Clearance

Requested Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
• Cisco CCNP or equivalent level of vendor certifications
• Experience in DoD engineering support, ADNS, or Naval aviation
• Experience with network automation tools (e.g. Ansible, Jenkins)
• Experience with Python or bash shell scripting
• Experience with unmanned or unattended system use cases or environments
• Experience with Agile Scrum development framework
• Familiarity with software-defined networks or SD-WAN architectures
• Familiarity with ACAS scanning tool
• Familiarity with resolving networking DISA STIG findings
• Familiarity with Spirent TestCenter traffic generation tool