Network Engineer

King Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,600 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) / Roth Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

King Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA seeks a Network Engineer to support enterprise network modernization with hands-on automation, testing, and integration in complex environments.

The role requires a self-starter attitude and collaboration across teams to deliver mission-critical solutions. The position involves travel and requires an active DoD security clearance and experience with Cisco/Juniper/Aruba platforms, strong routing/switching skills, and the ability to design, test, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco/Juniper/Aruba platforms.
• Experience with enterprise routing and switching technologies and network security.
• Active DoD security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform network integration, testing, validation, and troubleshooting to support new and existing infrastructure.
• Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise routing, switching, and security solutions.
• Support systems integration efforts ensuring interoperability between components.
• Develop and maintain network documentation including diagrams, SOPs, and test plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and deliver mission-critical solutions.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing & Switching

Network security

Testing & validation

Automation

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Aruba

Job description

King Technologies is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Network Engineer to join our team in supporting enterprise network modernization and integration efforts. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automation and network integration, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and development activities in complex enterprise environments. This role requires a self-starter who is eager to learn, takes initiative, and thrives in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

This position requires an active DoD security clearance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform network integration, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities to support new and existing network infrastructure.
• Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise routing, switching, and network security solutions.
• Support systems integration efforts by ensuring interoperability between network components and associated systems.
• Participate in network modernization initiatives by evaluating and deploying emerging technologies and best practices.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, implementation plans, standard operating procedures, and test plans.
• Support the development and execution of test procedures to validate network functionality, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and deliver mission-critical solutions.
• Provide technical support during system installations, upgrades, maintenance activities, and operational events.
• This position does requiresome travel.

General Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in network engineering, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and switching technologies.
• Experience with enterprise network security technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, access control, and network segmentation.
• Experience implementing and supporting Layer 2 through Layer 4 networking technologies, including switching, VLANs, trunking, EtherChannel, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP), Access Control Lists (ACLs), Network Address Translation (NAT), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), Layer 3 VPNs (L3VPN), and enterprise networking technologies
• Experience supporting systems integration and network validation activities.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, or similar enterprise networking platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Cisco certification (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), federal government, or other secure enterprise environments.
• Familiarity Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)
• Familiarity with Piers

Required Qualifications

• CompTIASecurity+
• Active DoD security clearance
• 3+ years Network experience

Desired Attributes

The successful candidate is naturally curious, highly motivated, and eager to expand their technical expertise. They are proactive self-starters who takes ownership of assignments, approaches challenges with a positive attitude, and consistently seeks opportunities to improve processes and outcomes. This individual is dependable, collaborative, and willing to assist teammates while maintaining a strong customer-service mindset. They embrace new challenges, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and are committed to delivering high-quality technical solutions in support of mission success.

About King Technologies

King Technologies is a highly established small business offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits. New employees are eligible to participate in the company’s benefits plan on the first day following one full month of employment. A sample of our benefits include:

• Medical Insurance – 70% Employer Paid including all dependents
• Dental Insurance – Low Flat rate Premium
• Vision, Long Term & Short-Term Disability, Group Life and AD&D Insurance – 100% Employer Paid
• 401(k) / Roth Savings Plan – Employer contributions 10% of your W-2
• Paid Holidays – 11 per year
• Paid Time Off – 120 accrued hours years 1 and 2.
• Professional Development Assistance

The salary at King Technologies is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $93,600. - $100,000.