Overview
Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific) is seeking a self-directed and motivated individual to join our team as a network engineer in support of a DoD program. Primary work location is at Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific in San Diego, CA with additional ability to perform some aspects of the position remotely. This position requires a DoD Secret clearance.
In this role, you will provide network engineering support to NIWC Pacific Code 55111 to fulfill PMA-268 Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) requirements, focused on developing features for the Advanced Networking Tactical System (ANTS) and Ashore Routing Communications System (ARCS) network hardware. As an ANTS/ARCS network engineer, you will build solutions to perform routing, switching, firewall filtering, and/or in-line network encryption for on-aircraft in-flight and ground-based networking and data transport equipment. This includes developing configurations for Cisco-based routers and switches, TACLANE Type-1 encryptors, and Linux-based firewalls, participating in design reviews and peer reviews, and verifying designs in both informal and formal qualification test events. The aircraft is the Navy's new unmanned drone, the MQ-25A Stingray, with a primary mission of aerial refueling and a secondary capability to provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) all while being launched and recovered from an aircraft carrier.
The primary duties and responsibilities for this position, minimum required skills, and additional requested qualifications and experience are listed below.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement router, switch, iptables, and/or in-line network encryptor configurations for network transport equipment in accordance with sponsor interface control documents and network architecture standards
Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve network problems and anomalies
Write formal documentation for all network functions
Evaluate and test emerging network technologies to ensure compatibility with existing designs
Participate in design reviews and peer reviews and contribute technical feedback to peers throughout each development Sprint
Develop test cases for all network functions and write test plans and reports to demonstrate functionality of design
Support ANTS/ARCS user requests for assistance as assigned
Participate in technical exchanges and develop solutions to integrate with aircraft and ground control station vendor systems
Report status and recommendations to the ANTS/ARCS Network Lead
Education/Qualifications
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in network engineering
At least five (5) years experience with configuration of OSPF, PIM, IGMP, VRRP, and IPSec (as implemented with HAIPE devices)
An understanding of network security best practices
An understanding of RHEL iptables
An understanding of the use and configuration of encryption devices (KG-175D, KG-175F, KG-175N)
Hold active Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent level of vendor certifications
Hold active CompTIA Security+ or CCNA Security, or higher certification (e.g. CISSP)
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision on assigned tasks.
Effective communication and writing skills
Requested Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field
Cisco CCNP or equivalent level of vendor certifications
Experience in DoD engineering support, ADNS, or Naval aviation
Experience with network automation tools (e.g. Ansible, Jenkins)
Experience with Python or bash shell scripting
Experience with unmanned or unattended system use cases or environments
Experience with Agile Scrum development framework
Familiarity with software-defined networks or SD-WAN architectures
Familiarity with ACAS scanning tool
Familiarity with resolving networking DISA STIG findings
Familiarity with Spirent TestCenter traffic generation tool
ID 2022-4294
Category IT
Type Regular Full-Time
Location : LocationUS-CA-San Diego
Telecommute No
Clearance Requirements Secret
