Classified Network Engineer

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, operate, and sustain classified network infrastructure and the product-side network and crypto path. The engineer will own Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, firewalls, TACLANE configuration and operations, and technical plumbing for cross-domain solutions (CDS). The role physically and logically integrates GFI/GFE payloads onto company platforms while preserving accredited architecture and produces as-built evidence for the ISSO’s facility and product ATOs. Responsibilities overlap across TACLANE, CDS, COMSEC handling, and host/network bring-up. The position supports classified networks and platform integrations in lab, factory, shipyard, and underway environments. It includes travel for installation, testing, circuit turn-up, inspections, and payload integration. The engineer supplies implementation evidence and technical mitigations but does not own the SSP or AO relationship, act as the COMSEC Account Manager/CRO unless separately appointed, or independently change CDS filters, transfer rules, or accredited data flows.

Requirements

U.S. citizen.
Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
At least 5 years of enterprise or mission network engineering experience.
Hands-on TACLANE (KG-175/KG-250 family) configuration and operations experience.
Strong OSI, IPv4/IPv6, routing/switching, firewall, and VPN fundamentals.
Confident application of red/black discipline.
Experience applying STIGs to network equipment and working familiarity with RMF evidence needs.
DoD 8140 IAT II certification, such as Security+ CE or higher.
CCNA or equivalent experience.
Ability to rack, cable, and lift equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds.
Willingness to work in SCIFs, shops, and shipyard/waterfront environments.
Willingness to travel 30–40% on short notice for circuit turn-up, inspections, and payload integration.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in classified environments.
CCNP.
JWICS/SIPR circuit experience with DISA or Navy.
Experience with CANES, ADNS, or afloat/ashore Navy networks.
Experience with Palo Alto and Cisco in the same environment.
Experience with ISE, DNA Center, or equivalent.
CDS implementation experience.
CSfC experience.
Secure voice/SVTC experience.
Unmanned/autonomous platform, payload, or PIT integration experience.
GDMS TACLANE operator training.
COMSEC handling experience.
Shipyard, range, or field-integration experience.

Responsibilities

Design and operate classified LAN/WAN infrastructure, including segmentation by classification and mission enclave, IP schemes, routing, QoS, and management-plane isolation.
Configure and sustain approved Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or equivalent network equipment in accordance with DISA STIGs.
Implement AAA/ISE and logging to the accredited collector.
Coordinate DISA SIPR, Navy JWICS/CWAN, and customer network drops, including circuit-order support, turn-up, acceptance testing, and as-built documentation.
Produce rack elevations, cabling plans, red/black separation documentation, IDPs, and configuration baselines.
Install, peer, update firmware on, and operate TACLANE-family devices in site and platform installations.
Implement high availability/failover and encryptor management according to approved architecture.
Load and manage operational keying only in coordination with the appointed COMSEC Account Manager; protect CIKs/tokens and execute authorized zeroize and reconstitution procedures.
Install and maintain approved CDS hardware and software under ISSO/AO rules; implement interfaces, NTP, logging, high availability, and filter-update processes, and collect continuous-monitoring evidence.
Engineer network, crypto, and data-path integration of GFI/GFE payloads onto company platforms, including physical installation, addressing, VLANs, encryptor placement, RF/data interfaces, and cable/power constraints.
Build integration baselines covering configurations, versions, serial numbers, crypto suite, ports, protocols, and services for inclusion in ATO packages.
Support lab, factory, shipyard, and underway integration through bring-up, interoperability testing, failure isolation, and restoration to the accredited baseline.
Provide implementation evidence, including diagrams, configurations, STIG results, scan artifacts, PPSM, hardware inventory, and change records.
Implement assigned POA&M technical mitigations on network and payload interfaces.
Provide Tier 2/3 break-fix support for classified transport, participate in change control, and support CCRI and inspection technical evidence.
Travel to install, test, and turn over classified paths for facility and product ATO deployments.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salaries and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
401(k) plan with company match.
Stock options.
Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 telehealth helpline.
Free lunch and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.