Network Engineer

Lyntris

San Diego (CA)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Optional HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lyntris is seeking a Network Engineer to strengthen networking initiatives supporting Foreign Military Sales programs. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with military C4I systems and secure operational networks.

Up to 25% OCONUS travel will be required to support integration and testing activities. Responsibilities include configuring, maintaining, and monitoring network environments, collaborating with government engineers, and supporting LAN/WAN deployments while advancing

Qualifications

Active U.S. national security clearance required.
3+ years networking/IT infrastructure experience.
Experience with Cisco devices and networks.
Understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching; VPNs a plus.
Experience with network monitoring/diagnostic tools.
Strong documentation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, and monitor network environments.
Collaborate with U.S. Government network engineers and IT staff.
Support LANs/WANs and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
Test and learn Cisco networking technologies in lab environments.
Document configurations, procedures, and changes for operations.

Skills

Networking experience

Cisco devices

TCP/IP

VPN technologies

Network monitoring tools

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

CCNA (preferred)

CCNP or security certs (plus)

Tools

Cisco IOS

Wireshark

Spirent

SolarWinds

VMware ESXi

Job description

Lyntrisis a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace.Lyntrisbrings together the talents ofAccelintand Vitesse teams under one mission, with each contributing deepexpertisewithin their domain.Combining differentiated hardware,softwareand missionexpertise, Lyntris helps customers sense threats, make sense of complex conditions and act with greater speed,precisionand confidence in contested environments.

Lyntris supports U.S. and allied defense organizations across every branch — including Navy, Army, Air Force, SpaceForceand allied partners — spanning strategic,operationaland tactical missions and every domain: Space, Air, Land, Sea and Cyber. With more than 200 active defense programs,Lyntrisworks at every level of the mission, from national command authority to the tactical edge.

Solutions are designed by operators who understand the mission, engineered for the conditions that degrade or defeat standard systems, and built on an open, modular architecture that integrates into existing programs without requiring them to start over.Lyntrismoves faster than the traditional defense cycle — with integrated design, build and test capabilities in-house — and delivers systems that sustain and endure long after initial fielding.

We are seeking a Network Engineer to strengthen networking initiatives supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with military C4I systems and secure operational networks. This role requires the capability to support complex networking efforts independently, demonstrating initiative and resourcefulness in addressing challenging technical issues. Up to 25% OCONUS travel will be required to support integration and testing activities.

Job Description

Full time
Remote / Hybrid

*This position requires an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of network environments.
Work alongside U.S. Government network engineers, Cyber/IA teams, and technical staff to assist with network setup, implementation, and troubleshooting.
Help maintain and support Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).
Troubleshoot network connectivity, hardware, and software issues; assist with identifying root causes and restoring services.
Participate in lab/sandbox environments to test, configure, and learn Cisco networking technologies.
Assist with implementing network solutions and infrastructure upgrades.
Support security initiatives by helping deploy and maintain network security and monitoring tools.
Contribute to troubleshooting and supporting Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) network environments.
Document network configurations, procedures, and technical changes to support operations and team knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and IT staff to support project and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications

Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
3+ years of networking, IT infrastructure, or related technical experience.
Working knowledge of Cisco networking devices including switches, routers, and firewalls.
Familiarity with installing, configuring, and supporting network environments using Cisco technologies.
Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, routing, and switching concepts. Exposure to protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, or VPN technologies is a plus.
Experience using or exposure to network monitoring, testing, or diagnostic tools (e.g., Spirent, T-Berd, SolarWinds, Wireshark, etc.).
Ability to troubleshoot network hardware, software, and connectivity issues.
Experience creating or updating technical documentation, diagrams, or operational procedures.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Industry certifications such as CCNA preferred; CCNP or security certifications are a plus.
Exposure to network security concepts, including firewalls, access controls, or intrusion prevention technologies.
Familiarity with cybersecurity monitoring tools such as Splunk, Security Onion, or similar platforms.
Basic understanding of network security technologies including IPSEC and 802.1X.
Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper‑V, or virtual networking concepts.
Interest in professional growth, cross-functional collaboration, and developing project coordination skills.

Clearance Requirements

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.

EEOC & Know Your Rights

Lyntris companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Know your Rights: English Spanish

Pay Scales & Benefits

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.

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