Network Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Network Engineer
Location: San Diego CA (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) Our client has an immediate need for a Network Engineer to support the USG a network modernization effort. The objective is to support USG with creating and maintaining strategic partnerships with over 56 countries to enable international interoperability in support of US national security and foreign policy objectives through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process. Responsibilities include: • Participate in Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) events including but not limited to: Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Systems Operational Verification Tests (SOVT), and other events as required.
• Provide engineering and technical SME support for SETRs and other events such as system training and technical assistance visits.
• Trace requirements from customers' need statements, requirements documentation, specifications and test. Manage requirements for capability, suitability, and testability.
• Maintain expertise in current and emerging Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) equipment/technologies in the C4I domain.
• Remain informed of developments and trends in the cyber and information security domains.
• Provide technical expertise in the form of engineering inputs and risks to Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for all activities at the individual program office level and at the FMS case level.
• Maintain an understanding and familiarization with COMSEC procedures and management.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for follow-on FMS requirements for specific partners/programs systems and capabilities.
• Prepare engineering and technical artifacts, author white papers, and/or technical reports for work performed.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS in support of program activities. Requirements:
• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD secret level clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Navy's network systems, protocols, and architectures.
• Expertise in network design, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.
• Experience with information assurance and security practices in DoD environments.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel OCONUS approximately once a quarter for SETR events. Desired Requirements:
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in network engineering.
• At least five (5) years of 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 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).
• 1 year of experience in writing test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• 1 year of experience in using network test tools such as Spirent TestCenter/Avalanche, Wireshark capture with nTAP devices.

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