1700 - Network Engineer III

Sigma Defense•San Diego, CA

46d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Sigma Defense is seeking a Network Engineer III to support the MQ-25 and Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) Mission Control System (UMCS) programs. This role will support testing of communications between the Surrogate MQ-25 Air Vehicle and Ground Control Station, including Narrowband and Wideband satellite and line-of-site links. Responsibilities include writing Test Plans, Test Procedures, Test Reports, and lab configuration & testing. Familiarity with US Navy’s ADNS architecture, Starlink/Starshield, WGS, NTCDL, CSSC, MUOS, and UHF Line of Site is helpful but not required.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in DoD or other Government Unclassified and Classified Systems/Networks, Cisco Routing and Switching, Network Engineering, Network Testing, and Implementation planning.
Demonstrated proficiency in Layer 2 switching and layer 3 routing.
Demonstrated proficiency in Multicast, BGP, DMVPN, IPSec, EIGRP, OSPF, VRRP, STP, VTP, ACLs, and Layer 3 tunnels.
Demonstrated proficiency in Operating Linux systems and configuring/troubleshooting Linux network-related tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with network-related hardware and software.
Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python).
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
Candidate must hold an active Secret clearance to begin work.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with US Navy’s afloat and ashore Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) architecture.
Familiarity with provisioning and operation of Wideband links Starlink/Starshield, Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS), Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) and CBSP Satellite Services Contract (CSSC).
Familiarity with provisioning and operation of Narrowband links Mobile User Objective System (MUOS -both DMR and ARC-210) and Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Line of Site.
Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification is preferred.
Network Engineering experience with ADNS, CANES, and/or CaaS preferred.
IAT Level II certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
CCNP
CCIE
CCNE

Responsibilities

Participate in network integration, testing, and troubleshooting, including loading configurations, troubleshooting devices, and performing Wireshark traffic analysis.
Design, develop, optimize, and test network systems in a multi-vendor environment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other devices.
Perform hardware and software testing, analysis, and selection, and apply DISA STIGs and generate RMF artifacts.
Develop and maintain system documentation and generate network traffic with tools like Spirent traffic generators.
Configure and troubleshoot network devices, including Inline Network Encryptors (INEs) and Linux IP Tables.
Provide operational support, including performing equipment operational tests, collecting and analyzing test data, and identifying/reporting issues.
Support testing of communications between Surrogate MQ-25 Air Vehicle and Ground Control Station.
Test Narrowband and Wideband satellite and line-of-site links in support of C4I Operational Network Evaluation test events.
Write Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
Perform lab configuration & testing in support of various test events.