About the role
Senior Network Test Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA
Compensation: $135,000 - $153,000 annually
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Clearance
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Test Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) Transport and Computing Infrastructure Program Office (Code 551) and the development of the Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) Command, Control, Computers, Communications, and Intelligence (C4I) Network supporting the MQ-25 Stingray Carrier Aviation Refueling Platform.
This role supports a network architecture based on the Automated Network Transport System (ANTS) and is responsible for developing, executing, and supporting network engineering tests for unmanned air vehicle communications networks operating both ashore and afloat.
The successful candidate will perform test and evaluation activities, including developmental testing and user acceptance testing, while designing and executing test plans to validate network technologies and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Network Test & Evaluation
- Test and assess ANTS throughout development and maturation phases.
- Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and evaluation methodologies.
- Conduct developmental testing and user acceptance testing.
- Design test events for validating system performance and operational effectiveness.
- Obtain approval of test plans from designated program leadership before test execution.
Analysis & Reporting
- Develop evaluation and assessment plans, procedures, and reports.
- Analyze test results and prepare detailed assessment documentation.
- Provide lessons learned and operational recommendations for future testing efforts.
- Create studies, assessments, and analyses that enhance understanding of current and future capabilities.
Security & Vulnerability Assessment
- Analyze vulnerabilities in systems, subsystems, and components including:
- Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)
- Non-Developmental Items (NDI)
- Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)
- Recommend mitigation strategies and design compensating controls.
- Support network security validation and system hardening initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of network engineering experience .
- Minimum 5 years of experience configuring and supporting: OSPF
- PIM
- IGMP
- VRRP
- IPSec implemented through HAIPE devices
- Minimum 1 year of experience developing: Test plans
- Test procedures
- Test reports
- Minimum 1 year of experience using network test tools , including:
- Spirent TestCenter
- Spirent Avalanche
- Wireshark
- nTAP devices
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of network security best practices.
- Experience with RHEL IPTables.
- Experience configuring and supporting encryption devices, including:
- KG-175D
- KG-175F
- KG-175N
Certifications
- Active Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent.
- Active Security+ , CCNA Security , or higher-level certification (e.g., CISSP ).
Education
- Bachelor's degree in:
- Network Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Management Information Systems
- Related technical field
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility .
- Recent experience supporting:
- Unmanned vehicle systems
- Network communications
- Carrier aviation network testing
- Strong customer-service mindset and team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and manage cross-functional relationships.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and procedural compliance.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life and AD&D Insurance
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Must possess an active, final adjudicated DoD Secret Clearance .
Salary Range: $135,000 - $153,000 annually
Location: San Diego, California
Clearance: Secret (Top Secret/SCI preferred)
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