Engineer (Tactical Network - CANES) | Active Secret clearance
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Job description
- Plan, build, integrate, and baseline CANES lab/field configurations (rack/stack, power, fiber/copper, VLANs, routing, virtualization) and produce "as-built" packages.
- Develop and execute test procedures for Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs); support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and capture objective evidence.
- Harden Windows/Linux and virtualized hosts (VMware ESXi/NSX) using Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs); run Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans and remediate findings under Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance.
- Produce and maintain engineering artifacts: block/rack elevations, interface control, cable running sheets, Bill of Materials (BOM), site survey checklists, Installation Design Package (IDP) inputs, and Base Electronic System Engineering Plans (BESEPs).
- Analyze network performance (Wireshark, iperf, NetFlow), troubleshoot L1-L3 issues, and recommend Quality of Service (QoS)/routing changes; contribute to Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Networks (GPON) and wireless enclave designs.
- Participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB)/Problem & Trouble Report Board (PTRB); manage hardware/software baselines and assets in CMPro; author and track changes/Trouble Reports.
- Coordinate with NIWC Pacific engineers, Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I)/PMW-160, shipyards, and Fleet users; brief status, risks, and mitigations to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)/Working IPTs (WIPTs).
- Draft inputs to System Engineering Plans (SEPs), test plans/reports, and readiness briefs; maintain disciplined documentation in Jira/ServiceNow/Confluence or equivalent.
- Support site installs and upgrades on ships/shore facilities; execute checkout, fault isolation, and turnover to operations with clean hand-offs.
Requirements
- Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance.
- Experience: 2+ years in systems/network engineering for enterprise or tactical environments, including hands-on integration, test, and documentation; familiarity with Navy programs (e.g., CANES/ADNS) or similar.
- Technical Skills:
- Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing/switching, QoS, High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC)/Serial basics; Cisco IOS/NX-OS fundamentals.
- Compute/Virtualization: Windows/Linux administration, Active Directory/Group Policy, VMware ESXi/virtual networking.
- Tools: Wireshark, iperf, Visio, Git, scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python).
- Engineering rigor: requirements tracing, test procedure development, defect tracking, and configuration control.
- Certifications (DoD 8140/8570): IAT II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Education: BS/BA in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent military training/experience considered.
- Work Location: Onsite NIWC Pacific, San Diego, CA (labs/shipyards/fleet concentration areas). Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel as tasking requires; ability to work in classified labs and onboard ships/submarines/airborne ground sites.
- Position Availability: Position is pending final contract award.
- US Citizenship Required
WHAT WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired):
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CCNA/CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, or similar vendor certifications.
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Experience with GPON, wireless enclave security, satellite communications (SATCOM), and encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE) in classified networks.
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RMF/eMASS artifact familiarity; participation in Cyber Command Readiness Inspection (CCRI) preparations.
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Exposure to Requirements Management (DOORS), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (Cameo), and STIG automation (Ansible).
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Shipboard installation experience (SHIPALT/IDP/FRCB packages) and readiness events (DT/OT).
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ITIL Foundation and experience with CMPro, Jira/ServiceNow., Years of Experience 2 + years of related experience
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may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Benefits & conditions
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work., Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $103,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.