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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** ADVANTEDGE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
- **Location:** Port Hueneme, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $93,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Linux, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), Video Encoding, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Support, Decoding, Cisco Switches, Cisco
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3029398228-2

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in a technical field and minimum of 8-10 years of network experience or no degree and a minimum of 14 years of direct network experience supporting technical projects.
 * Must be able to work with a small team of engineers to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all aspects of the Test Ship Remote Control System.
 * Must be able to provide system support for the remote control of radars, weapons, combat systems, and navigation of the SDTS.
 * Must be able to support systems including Windows and Linux computers, video surveillance, phone system, push-to-talk system, camera tracking mount, microwave radios and antennas, and antenna controllers.
 * Must have a minimum two-years' experience administering Cisco switches and a CCNA, CCNP, or similar Cisco certification.
 * Must be able to learn and support the installation, operation, and maintenance of other network devices in support of test events on board the SDTS.
 * Responsible for coordinating and communicating with team members and customers ensuring thateveryone is informed and working towards the same goals.
 * Able to satisfactorily complete background check, receive and maintain a government clearance.
 * Able to follow company policies, procedures and complete required training.
 * Able to write, speak and understand English and write clear, detailed technical monthly reports.
Preferred Skills:

 * Fluent in Windows and Linux
 * Experience with data radios and antennas
 * Experience with video encoding/decoding, mp4
 * Experience with reading and creating wiring and installation drawings
 * Experience with military specification circular connectors
 * Experience with encryption, FIPS 140-2, Type 1 classified encryption
 * Experience with Naval ships, radars, weapons, combat systems.

Physical Requirements:

 * Must be able to get underway as required to support test events.
 * Must be able to travel to remote sites (San Nicolas Island, Laguna Peak, and Pt. Mugu)
 * Must be able to climb up and down shipboard vertical ladders

## Description

Full time Principal Field Engineer supporting numerous installations at Surface Warfare Engineering Facility (SWEF), PHD labs and the network infrastructure at NAVSEA PHD. The position demands a high level of expertise, leadership and ability to manage the Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) Test Ship Remote Control Network (TSRCN). The system includes a network spanning 5 physical locations including the SDTS. The Network consists of approximately 30 switches made up of mostly Cisco 9300 switches and includes multiple VLANS, MACSEC encryption, as well as Ether channels.