Network Engineer

Xcelligen Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelligen Inc. is seeking an E911 Network Engineer to support a Cisco E911 implementation project at a Federal Medical Facility in San Diego, CA.

This hands-on role focuses on mapping and documenting the Brocade and Ruckus switch environment to ensure accurate emergency call routing on the new Cisco platform. Candidates should have DoD experience, be comfortable working on-site in a secure, mission-critical healthcare facility, and possess a current Security+ certification along with an active

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Security+ certification (DoD 8570/8140 compliant).
• Hands-on experience with Brocade and/or Ruckus ICX switching, including ICX 7000-series and ICX 8000-series platforms.
• Experience in DoD, Navy, or other federal network environments.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on-site full-time at NMCSD.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of a new Cisco-based E911 solution at NMCSD.
• Audit and document port-level details across Brocade/Ruckus switches (port ID, VLAN, location, devices).
• Map switch port data to Emergency Response Locations (ERLs) for E911 compliance.
• Validate documentation against physical site walkthroughs.
• Coordinate with Cisco engineers and NMCSD stakeholders to ensure accurate location data.

Skills

Secret clearance

Security+ cert

Brocade ICX

Ruckus ICX

DoD experience

Documentation

On-site

Tools

Brocade ICX switches

Ruckus ICX switches

Job description

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required

U.S. Citizens ONLY due to legal or government contract requirement.

Position Overview

We are seeking E911 Network Engineer to support a Cisco E911 implementation project at a Federal Medical Facility in San Diego, CA. This is a hands-on infrastructure role focused on mapping and documenting the existing Brocade/Ruckus switch environment to support accurate emergency call routing on the new Cisco platform. This is a great fit for a network engineer with DoD experience who is comfortable working independently on-site in a secure, mission-critical healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of a new Cisco-based E911 solution at NMCSD
• Audit and document port-level details across existing Brocade/Ruckus switches (port ID, VLAN, physical location, connected devices)
• Map switch port data to Emergency Response Locations (ERLs) for E911 compliance
• Validate documentation against physical site walkthroughs
• Coordinate with Cisco engineers and NMCSD stakeholders to ensure accurate, complete location data

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance
• Security+ certification (current, DoD 8570/8140 compliant)
• Hands-on experience with Brocade and/or Ruckus ICX switching, including legacy ICX 7000-series (e.g., ICX 7150, now End-of-Sale) as well as current ICX 8000-series platforms (ICX 8100/8200) — since many government sites still run a mix of older Brocade-era ICX hardware alongside newer Ruckus models
• Experience working in DoD, Navy, or other federal network environments
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work on-site full-time at NMCSD

Preferred Certifications

• Experience with Cisco Emergency Responder (CER) or similar E911 platforms
• Familiarity with Cisco UC/network infrastructure
• Prior experience at military medical treatment facilities (MTFs)
• Familiarity with DoDIN-approved Ruckus ICX switches and FIPS-validated Ruckus products (relevant for federal network compliance)