Network Engineer

$109,100 - $181,100/Yr

ManTech - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

ManTech International is seeking a motivated and customer-oriented Networks Engineer II to join our team in San Diego, CA. This position plays a crucial role in supporting Military and Government personnel through the Navy Continuous Training Environment. The Networks Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the security and connectivity of Navy operational and training networks, particularly focusing on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN). This role involves planning and executing the installation of new capabilities, maintaining and troubleshooting network connectivity, and supporting multiple network enclaves across various classification levels. The Networks Engineer will work directly with government and contractor personnel, receiving engineering oversight from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division. Responsibilities include analyzing site survey reports for accurate network engineering planning, procuring network device hardware and software, and overseeing their installation and integration into the NCTE. The engineer will also be responsible for setting up, configuring, and supporting internal and external networks, utilizing network performance monitoring tools, and developing and maintaining system applications and security. In addition, the role requires troubleshooting network performance issues, providing user support, and recommending upgrades, patches, and new applications. The Networks Engineer will also develop and maintain a disaster recovery plan and ensure proper documentation and maintenance of multiple systems. This position requires a strong understanding of network standards, protocols, and security, as well as the ability to lead a team in the lifecycle planning, design, installation, maintenance, and support of distributed networks used by M&S and C4I applications.

Responsibilities

• Providing network security support to Navy operational and training networks focused specifically on the Navy Enterprise Tactical Training Network (NETTN).
• Ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity to customers and sites by planning and executing the installation of new capabilities.
• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure on enterprise managed networks.
• Supporting the establishment and maintenance of various networks across the NCTE enterprise environment, including IP, LAN, WAN, and MPLS.
• Running network protocols, network engineering techniques, and architectures in support of Navy training and operational requirements.
• Working directly with government and contractor personnel receiving engineering oversight from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division.
• Analyzing site survey reports to ensure accurate network engineering planning.
• Supporting the procurement of network device hardware and software and overseeing their installation and integration into the NCTE.
• Setting up, configuring, and supporting internal and external networks, including proficiency with network performance monitoring tools.
• Identifying and analyzing systems requirements.
• Developing and maintaining system applications and security.
• Developing and maintaining network configurations.
• Troubleshooting network performance issues.
• Providing user support and guidance.
• Recommending and implementing upgrades, patches, new applications, and new equipment.
• Developing and maintaining a disaster recovery plan.
• Ensuring proper documentation, coordination, and maintenance of multiple systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field and 5 years relevant experience OR High School diploma and 11 years experience.
• At least three (3) years of experience with the responsibilities listed above.
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guidelines.
• Experience in installing and troubleshooting WAN and LAN network equipment for node installations.
• Experience in implementing and integrating cross domain solutions at both the Secret and TS levels.
• Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (CSWF) requirements with current baseline and Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications.
• Possess the necessary training, qualifications, and experience for the IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570 (ex. CompTia Sec+).
• Knowledge of network standards, protocols, security, and applications; capabilities and applications of network equipment including hubs, routers, switches, bridges, firewalls, servers, transmission media, and related hardware.
• Knowledge of Cisco Internetworking capabilities including IP addressing, switching, and routing, and a thorough understanding of the Cisco IOS platform.
• Ability to effectively use and implement modern network security tools and technologies including firewalls, VRFs, 802.1x, and port security.
• Ability to lead a team in performance of end-to-end lifecycle planning, design, installation, maintenance, and support for distributed networks used by M&S and C4I applications, systems, and subsystems.

Nice-to-haves

• Seven or more (7+) years of relevant work experience as a network engineer within a U.S. Government environment, DoD strongly preferred.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field.
• Active CCNA certification.
• Experience in a Network Operations Center (NOC) or Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) environment including help desk, customer communication, trouble ticketing, and issue resolution.
• Experience with network security architecture similar to the NETTN including Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, Cisco Firepower NGFW firewalls, AAA, 802.1x, VPN deployments, STIG implementation and verification, Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRI).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Retirement and Savings
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Other optional benefit elections