Network Engineer - 26-029

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is a Department of Defense contractor seeking a Network Engineer in San Diego, CA. The role focuses on ADNS support, network design, and cybersecurity for Navy systems.

The position requires an active Secret clearance, relevant certifications, and extensive experience in network engineering. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided by AUSGAR.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• BS in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of network engineering experience.
• Experience with HAIPE equipment (KG175D/G/F & KG250x) and SDD.
• Experience with networking protocols (OSPF, BGP, VRRP, Spanning-tree MST).
• Knowledge of WAN/LAN architectures, wireless technologies, and related procedures.
• Experience with SDN/SD-WAN and network modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide ADNS fleet support and related services onsite or remote.
• Perform remote and onsite installation and integration support.
• Develop SOVT documentation for ship, sub, and shore installations.
• CM/baseline artifact management and network template upkeep.
• Lead architecture research and redesign for future ADNS capabilities.
• Support cybersecurity scans and updates for fielded systems.
• Create engineering documentation and reviews; report to leadership.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Security+ CE

CCNA certification

OSPF/BGP/VRRP

WAN/LAN design

Network automation (Python/Ansible/NET

Education

BS in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Cisco Modeling Labs (CML)

Cisco NSO

PCA (Provider Connectivity Assurance)

Secure Dynamic Discovery (SDD)

Python

Ansible

NETCONF/RESTCONF

Job description

Description

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE UPON HIRE TO BE CONSIDERED.

WE USE E-VERIFY TO ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRM THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES.

COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES!

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is an established, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense, government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts, an inviting culture and above-standard benefits, opportunity abounds for the right individual!

Network Engineer - 26-029 – San Diego, CA

As a growing Department of Defense Contractor, AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members at NIWC PAC – Tidepools in the Point Loma area of San Diego, CA.

The Network Engineer will provide direct support to the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific working on the United States Navy Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) program. Support will include the following:

• ADNS Fleet Support and related services onsite or remote.
• Remote and onsite implementation installation and integration support.
• System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) System and Platform SOVT documentation development for ship, sub and shore installations.
• Configuration Management (CM) of baseline artifacts and network templates.
• Manage system design and enhancements, Engineering Analysis and Studies and System Engineering Support of future ADNS development and capabilities.
• Support the improvement of the Wide Area Network/Local Area Network (WAN/LAN) posture by leading architecture research and re-design in support of future ADNS requirements.
• Support cybersecurity scans and updates to fielded systems for Antiterrorism Officer (ATO) renewal.
• Installation documentation Surface Warfare Officer and Environmental Conservation Operations (SWDs and ECOs) development.
• Systems engineering development, Agile development processes and testing.
• Engineering documentation development and review

Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess an active Secret clearance.
• Must have current Security+ CE and CCNA certifications.
• BS in Engineering or Computer Science related field or equivalent years of experience and 8+ years’ experience.
• Experience with configuration, handling and troubleshooting of HAIPE equipment (KG175D, KG175G, KG175F & KG250x) using Secure Dynamic Discovery (SDD).
• Experience working and troubleshooting network protocols, e.g., OSPF, BGP, VRRP, Spanning-tree MST.
• Experience with concepts, best practices, related networking concepts related to networking hardware/software to include LAN, WAN and Wireless technologies/architectures and procedures within network engineering/technical disciplines.
• Experience with planning and engineering of network architecture/infrastructure.
• Experience with network sniffers and network packet captures.
• Firm understanding of Multicast and WAN Acceleration.
• Experience with SDN / SD-WAN Technologies preferred.
• Experience with network modeling platforms such as Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) preferred.
• Experience with Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) and Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance (PCA) preferred.
• Experience with Network Automation in Python, Ansible, NETCONF and/or RESTCONF highly desirable.
• Capable of working independently or in teams based on customer’s/project’s needs.
• Strong technical writing and verbal skills.
• Able to clearly document and deliver technical reports to senior leadership.
• May oversee and lead other employees assigned to the task(s).

Salary Range: $120K-$130K

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in Level I-V.

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check.

We use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

AUSGAR’s salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at [e-mail] if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.