Senior Network Engineer; NE

Role and Responsibilities

Full time Principal Field Engineer supporting numerous installations at Surface Warfare Engineering Facility (SWEF), PHD labs and the network infrastructure at NAVSEA PHD. The position demands a high level of expertise, leadership and ability to manage the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) Test Ship Remote Control Network (TSRCN). The system includes a network spanning 5 physical locations including the SDTS. The network consists of approximately 30 switches made up of mostly Cisco 9300 switches and includes multiple VLANs, MACSEC encryption, as well as Ether channels.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and minimum of 8-10 years of network experience or no degree and a minimum of 14 years of direct network experience supporting technical projects.
• Must be able to work with a small team of engineers to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all aspects of the Test Ship Remote Control System.
• Must be able to provide system support for the remote control of radars, weapons, combat systems, and navigation of the SDTS.
• Must be able to support systems including Windows and Linux computers, video surveillance, phone system, push-to-talk system, camera tracking mount, microwave radios and antennas, and antenna controllers.
• Must have a minimum two-years’ experience administering Cisco switches and a CCNA, CCNP, or similar Cisco certification.
• Must be able to learn and support the installation, operation, and maintenance of other network devices in support of test events on board the SDTS.
• Responsible for coordinating and communicating with team members and customers ensuring everyone is informed and working towards the same goals.
• Able to satisfactorily complete background check, receive and maintain a government clearance.
• Able to follow company policies, procedures and complete required training.
• Able to write, speak and understand English and write clear, detailed technical monthly reports.

• Fluent in Windows and Linux
• Experience with data radios and antennas
• Experience with video encoding/decoding, mp4
• Experience with reading and creating wiring and installation drawings
• Experience with military specification circular connectors
• Experience with encryption, FIPS 140-2, Type 1 classified encryption
• Experience with Naval ships, radars, weapons, combat systems.

• Must be able to get underway as required to support test events.
• Must be able to travel to remote sites (San Nicolas Island, Laguna Peak, and Pt. Mugu)
• Must be able to climb up and down shipboard vertical ladders