Network Engineer

Auria is looking to hire a Network Engineer in the Camp Pendleton, CA area! This is currently a contingent position.

The Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) provides 24/7 global technical support for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems; and conducts engineering, testing and evaluation, and supports experimentation on C5I systems and amphibious platforms to inform acquisition decisions and make the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) more capable.

This contract will provide Data Management and Cybersecurity services to support the command’s mission of Testing, Engineering, Integration, and Sustainment of the Marine Corps C5ISR Programs of Record.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000

Tasks:

• Plan for new initiatives and expand the existing network infrastructure.
• Understand the diversity of the network and innovate our ability to modernize the network in a secure fashion.
• Provide solutions based on issues like traffic congestion, infrastructure upgrades, and routine troubleshooting.
• Development documentation and how to guides on networks incorporating various Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems.
• Deploy, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot network hardware or virtual network infrastructure such as routers, switches, and network monitoring devices typically employed by the Fleet Marine Force.
• Integrate multiple network transport systems (USMC C4) to support wide-area network connectivity (e.g., satellite, radio frequency, troposcatter and other line-of-sight capabilities) as well as tactical landlines (e.g., tactical fiber optic cabling).
• Document solutions/blueprints/diagrams for any network-related issues, break through innovations or cutting-edge workarounds for current fielded programs and future programs or experiments.
• Install hardware or software as required, create backups for all systems, and monitor system performance.
• Deploy, configure, maintain, update, and troubleshoot the virtual infrastructure environments and network administrator workstations.
• Deploy, configure, maintain, update, and troubleshoot Network Services, (Domain Controllers, DNS, Mail/Exchange, etc.).
• Design, deploy, and maintain Wi-Fi networks and other wireless technologies in support of tactical deployments.
• Provide expertise regarding Software-Defined Networks to include SD-WAN, wireless networking, network access control (NAC), segmentation, and secure campus solutions for distributed operations.
• Work with customer to determine functional needs, develop secure architectures, and communicate security best practices and policies.
• Document solutions for any network-related security configurations for network architecture or current fielded programs and experiments.
• Develop, implement, and document best practices for setting up and securing network devices, applications, servers, databases, and appropriate system components.
• Perform cybersecurity hardening and security monitoring on network infrastructures (STIGs, patching, ACAS scanning, etc.).
• Manage/maintain security related configurations within the network based on operational requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced network training and 4 years of demonstrated network engineering experience.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DOD IAT Level 2 security certification
• Demonstrated experience with TCP/IP analysis and troubleshooting with a packet analyzer.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate.
• Experience with System Administration with MS Windows or Linux.
• Experience with VMware Virtualization technologies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified in Wireshark Certified Network Analyst or RCPE Professional Packet Analyzer Plus.
• Cisco Certified Networking Professional or Cisco Certified Design Professional (Route/Switch).
• VMware Certified Associate or Specialty.
• Certification in a Network Operating System (ex: MS Windows Server, Linux, etc.).
• SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor (SAM) Certified Professional.
• Experience or training with a Scripting Language (ex: Perl, PowerShell, Linux Shell, etc.).
• Experience with Department of Defense tactical Wide Area Networks (WAN) utilizing tactical Radio Frequency and Satellite transmission systems.
• Experience with Instrumentation, Collection and Data Management of In-Band/Out-of-Band networks for data collection & analysis services.
• Experience with design and implementation of Modeling and Simulation test tools.

About Auria

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO and with operations in Boulder, CO, Washington, DC, Huntsville, AL, Albuquerque, NM, Ogden, UT, and San Diego, CA, our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers’ superiority in Space. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

When you join Auria as a full-time employee, you get many benefits which include:

• Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
• Flex time policy providing you the flexibility needed
• 11 Company-Paid Holidays per year
• Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested
• Tuition and Certification Fee Assistance
• Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
• No-cost life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And much more!

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.