Network Automation Engineer

Precise Systems Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Job summary

Precise Systems Inc. is seeking a Tactical Networks Fleet Readiness and Sustainment (FRS) Network Automation Engineer to support shipboard networks, implement upgrades, and improve cybersecurity posture.

The role emphasizes automation development (Ansible/Powershell), CANES environments, and collaboration with multiple teams to sustain deployed transport systems. Must have DoD/Navy experience and security clearances where applicable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in network or systems engineering, preferably with DoD or Navy programs.
• Hands-on Cisco ISE/NAC experience with policy enforcement.
• Strong understanding of network security and STIGs.
• Experience creating automation artifacts (Ansible, PowerShell).
• Ability to work in CANES or similar Navy environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainment support for fielded shipboard networks and upgrades.
• Develop automation tooling and scripts for network sustainment.
• Lead configuration management and ECR processes within Agile/DevOps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sustainment activities.

Skills

Cisco ISE/NAC

Automation tooling

DevOps practices

Troubleshooting shipboard networks

Education

Bachelor’s in engineering

Tools

Cisco ISE

Ansible

Powershell

CANES

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

We are seeking a Tactical Networks Fleet Readiness and Sustainment (FRS) Network Automation Engineer who will provide direct engineering support to the Transport Sustainment Engineering Team, focusing on the sustainment, troubleshooting, modernization, and upgrade of fielded shipboard networks. The engineer will participate in resolving complex shipboard network issues, implementing configuration updates, improving security posture, and supporting lifecycle sustainment of deployed systems.

Hybrid Work Disclaimer: This position may allow for hybrid work; however, employees must be able and willing to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs.

Duties:

• Provide engineering sustainment support for fielded shipboard networks, including troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration updates, and optimization.
• Lead and assist with upgrades to network baselines, ensuring compatibility, compliance, and reliability across multiple deployed configurations.
• Implement and sustain Cisco ISE/NAC solutions including 802.1X, MAB, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, TrustSec policies, C3PL, licensing, and endpoint profiling.
• Evaluate, mitigate, and implement STIGs on network appliances and shipboard systems to improve cybersecurity posture.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tooling for network sustainment, including Ansible playbooks, Powershell scripts, and other automation workflows.
• Troubleshoot issues across various Cisco platforms such as routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, AnyConnect, and Secure Client within CANES and related environments.
• Support engineering analysis and resolution of baseline-specific issues affecting shipboard network deployments.
• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and work within Agile and DevOps practices to support iterative improvements to deployed transport systems.Participate inchangemanagement processes, ensuring proper documentation, review, and approval workflows for sustainment updates and configurationchanges.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of configuration documentation, sustainment procedures, technical guides, and engineering artifacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and PMWs to ensure alignment and smooth execution of sustainment and upgrade activities.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s level degree in an engineering discipline

Required Experience:

• 3+ years professional experience in network or systems engineering, preferably with direct support to DoD or Navy programs.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE or NAC technologies, including authentication, authorization, profiling,TrustSec, and policy enforcement.
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals and ability to apply and validate STIGs.
• Experience developing automation artifacts such as Ansible playbooks, Powershell scripts, or similar tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot across multiple baselines, configurations, and shipboard network deployments within CANES or similar Navy environments.
• Familiarity with Agile processes, ECR workflows, DevOps concepts, and change management practices.
• Experience supporting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, ACL development, and multi-vendor troubleshooting.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational sustainment environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, and PEO C4I Program Offices.
• Experience with Navy initiatives and PMW 160 systems (e.g., Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Systems (CANES), Platform Application Services (PAS), Agile Core Services (ACS), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS))
• CCNA certification
• Security+ certification
• Active TS/SCI

Must have current/active Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $125,000.00-$145,000.00 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit www.GoPrecise.com for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.