Network Engineer, Systems IV

Description

Information Systems Solutions (ISS) is seeking a Network Engineer, Systems IV to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) by providing engineering and day-to-day operational support for the physical Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and SECRET RDT&E (SRDT&E) network environments. The Network Engineer is responsible for the integration, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and security of network devices and services. This role requires a strong understanding of network architecture, routing, switching, cloud connectivity, and network management tools to monitor and analyze network performance at the physical and IP packet levels.

100% onsite

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

· Provide comprehensive engineering and day-to-day operational support for the physical RDT&E/SRDT&E network environment, including hardware/software installation, firmware upgrades, STIG compliance, and performance enhancements for network routers and switches.

· Monitor and analyze network performance at both the physical and Internet Protocol (IP) packet levels utilizing enterprise network management tools, to include inMON Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix.

· Provide on-call support to respond to and resolve network outages during non-business hours (after-hours, weekends, or holidays), with a requirement to be on-site within two (2) hours of notification.

· Establish and maintain robust connectivity to multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure0 by managing IP space, VLANs, route tables, Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), and virtual gateways.

· Establish and maintain Virtual Private Gateways, Virtual Gateways, and/or Azure Gateway Virtual Network Peering to establish connectivity between the RDT&E network and Cloud platforms, monitoring and troubleshooting connectivity, bandwidth, and latency issues in coordination with cloud customers and NRDE Cloud Engineers.

· Establish network infrastructure test environments, conduct test case reviews and assessments, execute tests, and report results.

· Establish and maintain a corrective action system to record and track identified problems, coordinate with vendors to resolve issues found during testing, and conduct regression tests to verify corrections.

· Prototype, install, and maintain configurations of hardware infrastructure for routing and distribution, as well as Firewall and Boundary routing, with a focus on systems including HPE Aruba and Palo Alto.

· Configure, manage, and troubleshoot internal and external routing protocols (such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)) and secure tunneling mechanisms (such as Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)).

· Implement and manage Network Access Control (NAC) systems and security protocols, including Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, 802.1x Authentication, and Zero-Trust architectures such as dynamic segmentation.

· Install and maintain the RDT&E / NIWC Pacific wireless network infrastructure, enabling both in-building and outside coverage.

Why Work For ISS?

At ISS we pride ourselves on providing an employee-focused and family first environment. Being a small business, we take the time to get to know our employees and have a vested interest in helping them achieve their career goals. We work to schedule regular social gatherings within the company to foster camaraderie. ISS values their employees by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes a fully vested 401(k) matching program, coverage of family medical deductibles, spot bonuses, and educational assistance to further your career.

Requirements

Clearance Level:

Secret

Certifications:

IAT II (one of the following)

CySA+ 

CompTIA Security+ 

CCNA - Security 

GICSP 

GSEC 

SSCP

Required Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.

· 10+ years of relevant experience; senior-level role with independent and collaborative responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with network monitoring and analysis tools such as inMON Traffic Sentinel and Zabbix.

· Proficiency with Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, particularly Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.

· Experience implementing Zero-Trust network architectures (e.g., dynamic segmentation).

· Familiarity with enterprise wireless network infrastructure.

· Scripting skills for network automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell).