Network Architect & Transport Engineer (DoD, On‑Site)

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 119,736 - 197,604; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a Network Architect to join the Innovation and Technical Operations Department in San Diego, CA. You will design and deploy secure, scalable network solutions across field and remote locations and provide guidance to systems administrators.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and knowledge of DoD IA policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Active Top Secret clearance required; ability to obtain DoD access.
• Proven experience designing and implementing network architectures.
• Knowledge of DoD IA policies and security best practices.
• Comfort working in customer-facing roles and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex network solutions across field/remote locations.
• Install and configure network equipment; support systems administrators.
• Monitor performance; lead troubleshooting across sites.
• Maintain network engineering tools library for testing and diagnosis.
• Develop and document standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Produce installation, configuration, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Work with customers to plan and strategize.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

IAT Level 2

DoD IA policies

Jira/Confluence/GitLab

Network architecture

Agile methodologies

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a Network Architect to join the Innovation and Technical Operations Department in San Diego, CA. You will design and deploy secure, scalable network solutions across field and remote locations and provide guidance to systems administrators.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, an active Top Secret clearance, and knowledge of DoD IA policies.