Network Engineer (PMW 160)

PMAT • San Diego, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At PMAT, we work on mission critical systems that directly support the warfighter, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, real-world challenges where delivery matters more than theory, and innovation is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and purpose. In this role, you will be supporting the design of Navy networks. Specific tasks include the development of network topologies and templates from system requirements, development of network templates and IP plans, and development of test plans and documentation. Configuration and documentation of SDWAN solutions. About the role: In this role, you will coordinate all cybersecurity activities to support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Package documentation planning and development for all OCF platforms.

Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience supporting the engineering of Information Technology systems for a DoD or Government Agency and the specific LCAT requirements the candidate is proposed under.
• 3+ years of experience developing technical documentation
• Proven track record of performance in client-facing roles that require engagement and relationship building with stakeholders across Navy programs, the DoD, or other federal agencies
• Experience with SDN/ SD-WAN Technologies and vendors, including VMware, NSX-T, Cisco, Juniper, and open-source solutions
• Experience with network configuration for L2/L3 switches, routers, security appliances (firewalls, NIDS, NIPS, etc)
• Experience developing and documenting network topologies
• Experience in troubleshooting and restoring network and system outages
• Experience in virtualization technologies
• CCNP (or equivalent) certification

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RF communications, specifically MILSATCOM or COMSATCOM technologies.
• Experience leveraging NetDevOps or DevSecOps to scale enterprise-level engineering projects.
• Experience with Network Automation in Python, Ansible, NETCONF, and/or RESTCONF
• Experience modeling network configuration in JSON, YAML, or Jinja
• Experience developing and maturing complex, collaborative networking projects and working autonomously to move network development forward

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, packages, and deliverables to support system validation and authorization to operate (ATO)
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas
• Coordinate day-to-day cybersecurity operations with program technical leads to discover cyber risks, understand applicable policies, and develop mitigation plans
• Maintain RMF documents for system baseline variants that have achieved ATO
• Work independently, identify problems and devise analyses and solutions, communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion

Benefits

• We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
• We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly.
• We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities.
• We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room.
• We believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper.
• We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.
• If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior