Senior Network Engineer
Company: Innovative Defense Technologies
Location: San Diego
Posted on: October 20, 2024
Job Description:
Background Information:Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT),
provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and
cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in
the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Senior Network
Engineer experienced in United States Naval operational networks
(Subject Matter Expert) to be based in IDT's San Diego
office.Overview:The Senior Network Engineer will analyze government
business, stakeholder requirements, and the design solutions, using
IDT's technical capabilities, to meet those requirements. The
Engineer will lead a team to architect, design, and configure
networks to support manual and automated test operation using IDT's
ATRT Enterprise Platform for use in government, classified network
environments. The Engineer will also use next generation software
defined networking technologies to perform what-if scenarios
supporting the US Navy's integration to the DoD's Joint,
All-Domain, Command and Control (JADC2) environment.This role
requires a highly organized and experienced individual capable of
leading teams to build new network architectures, troubleshoot
network issues, and support test result analysis. The successful
candidate will utilize knowledge and experience with networks like
those used by the US Navy and potentially other DoD services to
create virtualized replicas of those same networks.All applicants
must currently possess an active U.S. Security
Clearance.Responsibilities Include:
- Lead the development and documentation of network architectures
including existing US Navy networked systems.
- Develop new proof-of-concept network architectures using
existing US Navy networks as the basis and incorporating new
networks, terminals, or service providers.
- Lead the creation of capability to augment existing US Navy
systems with Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies,
evaluate impact of SDN technologies.
- Design and configure autonomous systems using common network
protocols like OSPF.
- Incorporate network segmentation constructs like VLANs and VRF
routing domains into existing and new network architectures.
- Document/present network architectures to customers, obtain
feedback, & update designs.
- Document configuration changes and impacts made to support
software defined networks.Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- 7+ year(s) of experience in network engineering.Required
Skills:
- Experience designing, operating, or maintaining Navy networks
like CANES or ADNS.
- Experience designing, operating, or maintaining US Navy
terminal systems such as TTNT, BFTN, ATIP, or MIDS.
- Familiarity with segregation constructs including VRF and
VLANs.
- Experience creating networks using Autonomous System routing
protocols like OSPF.
- Expertise with Software Defined Networking technologies like
VMWare NSX.
- Familiarity with networking and security in commercial cloud
environments.
- Capability to architect, design and configure networks
utilizing concepts above.
- Basic knowledge of Linux operation and administration
(firewall, services, applications).Preferred Skills:
- 7+ years of experience in either designing, applying, or
operating US Navy tactical systems and networks.
- Experience with Open-Source routing tools like Quagga, Free
Range Routing, VyOS, or similar.
- Experience configuring Open Source VM switching tools like Open
Virtual Switch (OvS).
- Knowledge of business and stakeholder requirements management
and customer requirement elicitation.
- Familiarity with automated test tools.
- Understanding of System Requirement Verification Matrices.
- Understanding of system requirement allocation.
- Experience with software testing, test automation, and test
tools.
- Understanding of test automation design patterns, and software
testing principles and methodologies.
- Experience with virtualizing systems for use in a testing
environment.
- Some proficiency with source code control systems (e.g., Git)
and task tracking systems such as Jira.
- Some proficiency in a Linux operating environment (e.g.,
configuration of networks interfaces and network services like DNS,
NTP and DHCP).Competencies:
- Attention to detail, with a high level of diligence and
accuracy.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate closely with peers,
developers, and customers to document, manage and communicate test
results.
- Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork.
- Strong team leadership, organizational, and planning
skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Pay Range:
132,300 - $231,000 or $162,450 - $273,000*Pursuant to California
Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the "pay scale" or
"pay range" associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this
amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be
earned as pay is dependent on a candidate's experience, skills, and
education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions,
tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple
candidates at various levels.Therefore, more than one pay range has
been included, commensurate with experience.EEO Statement:IDT is an
Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis
protected by federal, state, or local law.
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