Description
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field and a minimum of 4 years of network engineering experience, or Master's degree
- Proficient in Red Hat Enterprise Linux operation and system management
Proficient in Cisco network devices including switches, routers, and firewalls
Certifications recommended: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Routing and Switching Certification; CompTIA Security+ Certification; CompTIA Linux+ Certification
System Access Requirements: NMCI NIPR/SIPR, Access to NTCDL lab system, NIWC PAC RDT&E, and Flank Speed M365 Suite
- DoD Secret Clearance is required, with the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to apply knowledge of engineering/networking and the ability to apply fundamental and professional engineering and scientific concepts, theoretical foundations of networking/engineering, and practices to achieve engineering or computer networking objectives with versatility, judgment, and perception.
- Ability to apply knowledge of design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications of engineering and computer systems, as well as IT, computer and network hardware, and computer systems architecture and integration.
Responsibilities
The Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) team needs a Senior Network Engineer contractor to support networking efforts throughout the NTCDL program. Ideally, a candidate would be experienced in Navy networks (CANES, ADNS, comms, etc.). This candidate will need to be able to lead networking efforts with minimal leadership guidance and must be motivated to solve complex problems independently.
Some of the scope would include: 1) Analyze and administer the technical architecture of Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks, 2) Researches, runs tests, evaluates, and recommends telecommunications and data network systems, 3) Analyzes workload, including traffic and utilization trends, 4) Interfaces with users, consultants, technical teams, and vendors for maximum guidance in determining the most appropriate type of hardware installation and NTCDL networking architecture design solutions, 5) Help maintain configuration management of network equipment in the NTCDL system, 6) Support cyber security efforts related to networking equipment in the NTCDL system, and 7) Applies advanced knowledge and experience in the area of local and wide area networking, communications, and related hardware and software.
Your role will include bringing resolution to networking problems associated with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) networks and upgrades, managing networking processes, procedures and resources, and 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.
Travel may be required to support remote client events, up to 20%.
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. California Pay Transparency Range: $110,000-$150,000
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