C4ISR Networks Engineer
Innovative Defense Technologies

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 C4ISR Networks Engineer to be based in our San Diego office.

Overview:
The C4ISR networks engineer will architect, design, and configure C4ISR networks using virtualized replica systems, supporting manual and automated test operation for IDTs flagship ATRT Enterprise Platform in a classified lab environment. The C4ISR 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 C4ISR systems.

All applicants must currently possess an active U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and document network architectures including US Navy C4ISR systems
• 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 a
• 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

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math
• 5+ year(s) of experience in network engineering and US Navy C4ISR

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 like VMWare NSX
• Familiarity with networking and security in commercial cloud environments.
• 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
• Familiarity with Automated test tools
• Understanding of System Requirement Verification Matrices
• Understanding of System requirement allocation
• Experience operating the US Navy CANES, ADNS, or radio systems: TTNT, BFTN.
• Experience with software testing, test automation, and test tools
• Understanding of test automation design patterns, and software testing principles and methodologies
• Proficiency with source code control systems (e.g. Git) and bug tracking systems (e.g. Jira)
• Proficiency in a Linux operating environment

Competencies:

• Requirements Management
• Configuration Management
• 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

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.

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