Senior Network Engineer

Rippling, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lyntris, a defense technology company, seeks a Senior Network Engineer to bolster networking for FMS programs. The role requires leading complex networking efforts with Cisco-based solutions and security integration, including occasional overseas support.

Ideal candidates hold an active U.S. national security clearance and have 7–10 years of network engineering experience, with hands-on Cisco, VMware, and security tool proficiency. This is a full-time, hybrid/remote position in San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. national security clearance required.
• 7–10 years of Network Engineering experience.
• Proficient with Cisco switches, routers and firewalls.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Cisco-based networks.
• Strong TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN/mGRE knowledge.
• Experience with network performance tools (Spirent, T-Berd).
• Ability to document network designs and perform site surveys.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with US Government network engineers on setup and configuration.
• Analyze and administer LAN/WAN architectures.
• Troubleshoot issues, isolate problems, restore service, and determine root cause.
• Develop and integrate Cisco-based network solutions.
• Evaluate security products and integrate monitoring platforms.
• Serve as networking SME to engineers, technicians, and IT staff.

Skills

Active clearance

Network engineering

Cisco networking

LAN/WAN design

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Cisco devices

Spirent

T-Berd

VMware

COMSEC

Splunk

Vectra

Security Onion

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 Senior 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 lead 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 anactive U.S. national security clearance.To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the US Government network engineers, US Government Cyber/IA engineers, and other professionals in network setup and configuration.
• Analyze and administer the technical architecture of Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks.
• Superior troubleshooting skills, ability to isolate problems, restore service and determine root cause.
• Work in a network engineering sandbox, developing, and integrating various Cisco products.
• Design and implementation of complex solutions.
• Investigate and recommend security products with a focus on integration of management and monitoring platforms.
• Experience providing resolution to networking problems associated with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) networks and upgrades.
• Experience serving as a networking subject matter expert to engineers, technicians, and IT specialists in planning, distributing, coordinating, and monitoring networking work assignments of the program.

Required Qualifications

• Currently holds an active U.S. national security clearance. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.
• 7-10 years of Network Engineering experience in the following areas:
• Proficient in Cisco network devices including switches, routers and firewalls
• Proficient in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures utilizing Cisco products.
• Advance knowledge with TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN/mGRE.
• Experience using network Performance/Load testing tools (e.g., Spirent, T-Berd)
• Must be able to diagnose and resolve network hardware and software problems associated with the data center infrastructure.
• Experience with documenting Network Designs.
• Experience performing site surveys/ PITCO evaluations on equipment and SOVts.
• Experience as a systems administrator for various operating systems.
• Experience with VMWare.
• Experience with COMSEC.
• Ability to create documents for use in training operations personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CCNP, CCNP Security, or CCIE.
• Skilled in implementing network security solutions including firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.
• Familiarity with Cyber Security Tools like Splunk, Vectra Networks, Security Onion.
• Deep understanding of IPSEC and 802.1X.
• Familiarity with Virtualization platforms involving Network Function Virtualization and VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Should be well-versed with all aspects of project management such as team building, staff training and scheduling.

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.

• Benefits include…
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range for this role is:

120,000 - 160,000 USD per year (San Diego, CA (FSI))