Network Engineer - San Diego, CA

Summary

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. 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.