Junior Network Engineer – DoD DCGS & LAN Specialist

Aether Aerospace; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace is seeking a Systems Administrator Network Engineer at the junior level to support the AF DCGS program at Beale AFB, CA. The role focuses on maintaining secure network services for ISR missions, implementing LAN/WAN solutions, and providing on-site support as needed to ensure continuous operations.

The candidate should hold a TS/SCI clearance (with Security+), have a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and be prepared for travel as required.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI Required.
• Bachelor's Degree in IS Technology, Computer Science, or related field; 0–3 years experience; substitution options available.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability, integrity, and confidentiality of network services for ISR missions.
• Install, support, and maintain network components and configurations; respond to outages.
• Perform health checks, troubleshoot anomalies, and resolve service disruptions.
• Provide LAN architecture expertise for LAN and VPN services, including deployment and testing of DCGS wired LANs.
• On-site LAN sustainment and incident resolution when remote support is not possible.

Skills

Clearance handling

Network troubleshooting

LAN/WAN expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS Technology / Computer Science

Tools

Security+ certification

Job description

Aether Aerospace is seeking a Systems Administrator Network Engineer at the junior level to support the AF DCGS program at Beale AFB, CA. The role focuses on maintaining secure network services for ISR missions, implementing LAN/WAN solutions, and providing on-site support as needed to ensure continuous operations.

The candidate should hold a TS/SCI clearance (with Security+), have a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and be prepared for travel as required.