Principal Network Engineer

An aerospace client is looking for a Senior Principal Network Engineer with Secret Clearance experienced with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.

Location: San Diego, CA 92123 (Onsite)

Position: Senior Principal Network Engineer with Secret Clearance

Pay Rate : $90/hr. on W2 (depending on experience)

Duration : 12 months or longer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment.
• Advise on the integration of new emerging industry technologies into the program’s systems.
• Implement engineering changes to the system as required.
• Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures.
• Responsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with peers, SMEs, and government engineers.
• Occasional travel may be required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a US Citizen and must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level clearance. Candidates who already have interim or full Secret clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 8 years of experience; OR 6 years of relevant experience with a Master (MS) degree; OR 3 years of experience with STEM PhD degree; an additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree.
• Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.
• Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP.
• Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS/IOS-XE).
• Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.
• Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS/TACACS.
• Full on-site presence at the San Diego Spectrum Center campus
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.
• A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent.
• Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and/or Cisco ISE.
• Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs.
• Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with HAIPE/TACLANE and other military COMSEC/CRYPTO equipment and procedures.
• Experience with tactical/military radio networks, like Common Data Link (CDL) and ANW2.
• Experience with (MIL) SATCOM equipment and services.
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications / VoIP and VTC
• Experience with Cisco Modelling Labs (CML) or Virtual Internet Routing Lab (VIRL).
• Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio
• Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance

About our client :

Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top-talent employees providing the industry's most advanced products and technologies and numerous awards and recognitions, they offer their employees continuous growth, learning, and development.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the matched for this position, apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!