Job Details

Network Engineer - SD-WAN with Security Clearance

Job Title: PMW 160 Futures Capabilities WAN Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA (Onsite at Contractor Site)

Clearance: Active Secret (TS/SCI Desired)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physical Science from an accredited institution. Alternate option: Non-technical bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience may substitute with 5 to 10+ years of IT systems engineering experience for DoD or Government Agencies and 3+ years supporting Afloat Network systems (CANES, ADNS, ISNS, CENTRIXS, SCI Networks, SUBLAN, and/or COMPOSE).

Salary: $90,000 - $130,000

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more

Application: Apply directly or send your resume to Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop network topologies and templates from system requirements, including network templates and IP plans, and develop test plans and documentation.
• Configure, implement, and document SD‑WAN solutions.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including test plans and network diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and restore network/system outages within mission-critical environments.
• Leverage NetDevOps/DevSecOps practices to automate and scale engineering workflows.
• Utilize Python, Ansible, NETCONF, RESTCONF, JSON, YAML, and Jinja for network automation and modeling.
• Support and configure L2/L3 switches, routers, and network security appliances (firewalls, NIDS, NIPS, etc.).
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Navy programs, DoD, and federal agencies to ensure alignment with mission and architecture objectives.
• Maintain and enhance virtualization technologies to support system and network operations.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of experience engineering IT systems for DoD or Government agencies.
• 3+ years of developing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Proven client-facing communication and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of SDN/SD‑WAN technologies (VMware, NSX‑T, Cisco, Juniper, open-source).
• Proficiency in network automation tools and scripting languages (Python, Ansible, NETCONF/RESTCONF).
• Experience with network modeling using JSON, YAML, or Jinja.
• Hands‑on configuration experience for enterprise-level networks (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in network troubleshooting and restoration.
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies.
• CCNP (or equivalent) certification required.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Information Technology

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