layer-2-technologies jobs in San Diego

Design, engineer, and sustain mission-critical networked systems for DoD customers, with hands-on responsibility for Cisco, Juniper, and Aruba platforms across switching, routing, firewalls, and wireless. Deploy end-to-end network solutions in labs, shore facilities, and shipboard environments; implement secure architectures aligned with RMF and STIGs; perform system hardening and vulnerability remediation.…See more Requires 8+ years of network engineering experience, DoD Secret clearance, and DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (Security+ minimum).

Network Engineer responsible for engineering, configuring, and sustaining mission-critical networked systems including Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, and Cambium equipment. The role spans the full system lifecycle—staging, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment—with emphasis on secure network architectures aligned with RMF and STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and compliance validation.…See more You will deploy and troubleshoot networks in NIWC labs, shore facilities, and data centers, conduct site surveys and installations, and interface with government customers, program managers, and cybersecurity teams. Minimum 8 years of DoD or enterprise network engineering experience, hands-on expertise with Juniper (Junos OS, EX/QFX/SRX), Aruba (ArubaOS, Instant AP, Aruba Central), and Cisco (Catalyst, ISR, ASA, Firepower) required; DoD 8570/8140 certification (Security+, CISSP, CASP+, or higher) and relevant vendor certifications (JNCIA/CCNA or higher) mandatory.