Senior Network Engineer

Jobtailor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clearance Support

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Diego, CA seeks a cybersecurity and network support professional to patch vulnerabilities and remediate Navy afloat networks. You will troubleshoot shipboard LANs, perform root-cause analyses, and implement permanent changes.

Responsibilities include server/network break/fix, remote troubleshooting, and delivering briefs while coordinating with Active Duty personnel and government staff. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of experience supporting military network environments.
• Active DoD IAT Level II or higher certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely patching and remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities for Navy afloat network systems
• Provide break/fix IT support in shipboard environments and troubleshoot LAN issues
• Perform root-cause analysis and recommend permanent configuration or system changes
• Deliver server and network break/fix support, including remote troubleshooting of servers, networks, desktops, and peripheral devices
• Participate in technical meetings
• Prepare progress updates
• Deliver briefs and presentations as needed
• Work directly with Active Duty personnel and government staff to deliver repair and technical support for Navy afloat networks

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Troubleshooting

Root-Cause Analysis

LAN Support

Server Support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco IOS

Windows Server

Linux

ADNS/ISNS/CANES

Job description

• Provide timely patching and remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities for Navy afloat network systems


• Provide break/fix IT support in shipboard environments and troubleshoot LAN issues


• Perform root-cause analysis and recommend permanent configuration or system changes


• Deliver server and network break/fix support, including remote troubleshooting of servers, networks, desktops, and peripheral devices


• Participate in technical meetings


• Prepare progress updates


• Deliver briefs and presentations as needed


• Work directly with Active Duty personnel and government staff to deliver repair and technical support for Navy afloat networks

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more experience; Master's degree and three (3) years or more experience; or PhD and 0 years related experience


• 1+ years of experience supporting military network environments relevant to the listed responsibilities


• Administration experience with Cisco switches/routers, Windows Server, or Linux


• Working knowledge of core networking concepts and protocols


• Must be a U.S. Citizen


• Must have an Active Secret Clearance to start


• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start


• Current DoD IAT Level II certification, e.g., CompTIA Security+


• Ability to obtain an approved Operating System certification within 6 months of hire, e.g., CCNA, Microsoft Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, Linux+, VCP, or equivalent cloud certifications


• Must be able to travel up to 25% throughout the year


• Knowledge of ADNS, ISNS, CANES, FSW, CENTRIXS, Legacy SCI, VIXS, and WRBS is a plus


• Experience administering enterprise-scale networks is desired


• Proficiency with enterprise wireless technologies, including 802.11 standards, controller-based systems, RF design, tuning, WPA3, and 802.1X, is desired


• Hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls, segmentation approaches, and zero-trust architectures across large networks is desired


• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills are desired


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are desired

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity vulnerability remediation, IT support in military network environments, and advanced troubleshooting of server and network issues. Proficient in managing enterprise-scale networks and delivering technical support to Navy afloat systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation


• Cisco Switches/Routers Administration


• Windows Server Administration


• Active Secret Clearance


• CompTIA Security+ Certification

Hard Skills

• Root-Cause Analysis


• Network Troubleshooting


• Core Networking Concepts


• Enterprise Wireless Technologies


• Next-Generation Firewalls


• Zero-Trust Architectures


• LAN Support


• Server Support


• Configuration Changes


• Technical Support

Soft Skills

• Excellent Verbal Communication


• Excellent Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• DoD IAT Level II Certification


• CompTIA Security+


• CCNA


• Microsoft Server Hybrid Administrator Associate


• Linux+


• VCP

Industry Keywords

• Military Network Environments


• Navy Afloat Networks


• Enterprise-Scale Networks


• Technical Meetings


• Progress Updates
  

Tools & Technologies

• ADNS


• ISNS


• CANES


• FSW


• CENTRIXS


• Legacy SCI


• VIXS


• WRBS


• 802.11 Standards


• Controller-Based Systems