Senior Advisory Network Engineer

FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc.; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc. in California seeks a Senior Advisory Network Engineer to lead architecture, design, and deployment of complex multi-tenant networks for a Navy customer.

You will translate mission needs into robust, secure requirements and guide cross‑functional teams to deliver resilient infrastructure. Required: US citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance, 10+ years in network engineering/architecture, VRF-Lite and HA designs, Cisco routing/switching, DISA STIG, and

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.
• 10+ years in Network Engineering, Network Architecture, and/or Information Assurance.
• Experience with VRF-Lite configurations, multi-tenant enterprise network design.
• Proven HA architectures, stateful failover, redundancy protocols (HSRP/VRRP).
• Strong Cisco routing/switching, next‑gen firewalls, and DISA STIG implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design, configuration, and deployment of enterprise routing, switching, and firewall infrastructures.
• Architect and implement multi-tenant environments and segmentation strategies (VRF-Lite, VLANs, routing policy).
• Design HA topologies, failover, disaster recovery, and backup procedures for mission uptime.
• Engage Navy stakeholders, gather requirements, run technical interchange meetings, and lead network implementation strategies.
• Install, upgrade, and integrate enterprise networking platforms and security appliances (e.g., Cisco ISE).
• Provide security-hardened templates (DISA STIG) for all network components.
• Produce architectural diagrams, design packages, specs, and SOPs/build guides.
• Troubleshoot Layer 2/Layer 3 and security policy issues; perform root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with ISSM/ISSO to support ATO documentation; travel up to 35%.

Skills

Network Architecture

Security

Cisco IOS/Networking

Stakeholder Engagement

HA/Failover

Education

DoD 8570 baseline certification (Security+/CCNA/CCNP/CCSP)

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Cybersecurity / CS / CE

High school diploma

Tools

Cisco ISE

DISA STIG tooling

Job description

Overview

At FTI Defense, we are united by one common mission: supporting those who protect our nation so they can make the best-informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission. We strive to incorporate our values to create a culture of collaboration and trust, where you c an share your ideas and innovate. If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data-driven solutions, F TI Defense would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you.

We are hiri ng an Senior Advisory Network Engineer to support one of our United States Navy customers. In this role, you will lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex, multi-tenant network environments while interfacing directly with mission stakeholders to translate operational needs into robust technical requirements. Join a highly skilled, seasoned engineering team dedicated to delivering resilient, mission-critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design, configuration, and operational deployment of enterprise routing, switching, and firewall infrastructures.
• Architect and implement multi-tenant environments and segmentation strategies utilizing VRF-Lite, VLANs, and routing policy controls.
• Design and enforce high-availability (HA) topologies, failover mechanisms, disaster recovery, and resilient backup procedures to meet stringent mission uptime requirements.
• Directly engage with Navy customer stakeholders, technical leadership, and system owners to gather operational requirements, run technical interchange meetings, and lead network implementation strategies.
• Install, upgrade, and integrate enterprise networking platforms, security appliances, and identity/policy management frameworks (e.g., Cisco ISE).
• Provide security-hardened configuration templates (DISA STIG-compliant) for all network infrastructure components (Cisco switches, routers, next-generation firewalls).
• Produce detailed architectural diagrams, engineering design packages, technical specifications, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/build guides for repeatable deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 and security policy issues, performing root-cause analysis and system performance tuning.
• Collaborate closely with ISSM and ISSO personnel to support network artifacts and documentation for Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Must be able to support up to 35% travel on average.

Education/Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant Network Engineering, Network Architecture, and/or Information Assurance experience.
• Demonstrated experience with VRF-Lite configurations, macro/micro-segmentation, and multi-tenant enterprise network design.
• Proven experience designing High Availability (HA) architectures, stateful failover, and redundancy protocols (e.g., HSRP/VRRP, dynamic routing, dual-homing).
• Strong consultative and customer-facing skills with demonstrated experience leading requirements gathering and architectural design sessions.
• Solid hands‑on background in Cisco routing/switching, next-gen firewalls, and DISA STIG implementation.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification: CompTIA SecurityX, CCNA, CCNP Security, CCSP, GDSA or equivalent Cyber Workforce (CWF) training per DCWF 441.

Prefered

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline from an ABET-accredited or NCAE-designated institution.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise/Security, or Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP/CCDE).
• Experience architecting secure network boundaries and test range or tactical communications environments for DoD/Navy programs.

For this role, the compensation range for candidates is $135k-$185K in CA . *Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. FTI has a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.