Description
Background information:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Networks Engineer to be based in our San Diego office.
Overview:
The networks engineer will architect, design, and configure networks using software defined virtualized replica networks, supporting manual and automated test operation for IDTs flagship ATRT Enterprise Platform in a classified lab environment. The networks engineer will also utilize next generation software defined networking technologies to augment existing shipboard networks performing and analyzing what-if scenarios in both on-prem and cloud environments.
This role requires a highly organized and experienced individual capable of building new network architectures, troubleshooting network issues, and supporting result analysis simultaneously in a fast paced, state-of-the-art environment including software defined networking, zero touch provisioning, and cloud networking. The successful candidate will demonstrate their knowledge and experience designing and supporting networks similar to those used by US Navy systems.
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance.
Responsibilities Include:
- Augment existing US Navy systems with Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies, evaluate impact of SDN technologies
- Design and configure autonomous systems using common network protocols like OSPF, and BGP
- Include network segmentation constructs like VLANs and VRF routing domains into existing and new network architectures
- Incorporate day-zero networking technologies like Cisco Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) to automatically configure network architectures as part of a DevSecOps pipeline
- Document and Present network architectures to customers, collect feedback, and update designs
- Development of SDN networks using open source routing products like Quagga, Free Range Routing, and proprietary routers like Cisco Cloud Services Router
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math
- 5+ year(s) of experience in network engineering
Required skills:
- Familiarity with segregation constructs: VRF and VLANs
- Familiarity with Autonomous System (AS) common protocols: OSPF and BGP
- Familiarity with Software Defined Networking technologies
- Capability to architect, design and configure networks utilizing concepts above
- Ability to quickly learn new applications and tools
- Basic MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills
- Basic Linux operations knowledge
- Basic Windows system administration skills
Preferred skills:
- 4+ years of experience operating US Navy tactical systems
- Experience operating US Navy C4ISR systems
- Proficiency in a Linux operating environment
Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, with a high level of diligence and accuracy
- Ability to collaborate and communicate closely with peers, developers, and customers to document, manage and communicate test results
- Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
- Strong organizational and planning skills
Pay Range*: $102,600 - $179,550 or $132,300 - $231,000
- Pursuant to California Senate Bill 1162, IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 1162. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
