Network Engineer II

PMW 160 Future Capabilities Network Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with required on-site client meetings in classified spaces Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance Required: Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI desired

Position Summary XSITE LLC is seeking a mid-level Network Engineer to support the design, documentation, configuration, and testing of Navy network solutions for PMW 160 Future Capabilities. This role will support network architecture development, SD-WAN solution documentation, IP planning, test planning, and technical documentation for DoD network environments.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in client-facing environments, collaborating with Navy, DoD, and federal stakeholders, and producing high-quality technical documentation that supports engineering, testing, and implementation activities.

This is a hybrid-site billet located in San Diego, CA. The candidate must be available to attend meetings at the client site, including in classified spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop network topologies and templates based on system and mission requirements.
• Create and maintain network templates, IP plans, and related engineering documentation.
• Develop test plans, test documentation, and supporting technical artifacts.
• Configure and document SD-WAN solutions.
• Support network configuration for Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches, routers, firewalls, security appliances, NIDS, NIPS, and related technologies.
• Troubleshoot and support restoration of network and system outages.
• Support documentation of network architectures, designs, configurations, and implementation plans.
• Work directly with Navy, DoD, federal, and contractor stakeholders in a client-facing engineering role.
• Support virtualization and software-defined networking efforts as required.
• Contribute to the development and maturation of complex collaborative networking projects.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience supporting the engineering of Information Technology systems for a DoD or Government Agency.
• Must qualify for a Mid-Level Technical Labor Category, at minimum, under the applicable contract LCAT requirements.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physical Science.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Three or more years of experience developing technical documentation.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles requiring engagement and relationship-building with stakeholders across Navy programs, the DoD, or other federal agencies.
• Experience with SDN and SD-WAN technologies and vendors, including VMware, NSX-T, Cisco, Juniper, and open-source solutions.
• Experience configuring L2/L3 switches, routers, security appliances, firewalls, NIDS, NIPS, and related network technologies.
• Experience developing and documenting network topologies.
• Experience troubleshooting and restoring network and system outages.
• Experience with virtualization technologies.
• CCNP certification or equivalent certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with RF communications, specifically MILSATCOM or COMSATCOM technologies.
• Experience leveraging NetDevOps or DevSecOps practices to scale enterprise-level engineering projects.
• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, NETCONF, and/or RESTCONF.
• Experience modeling network configurations in JSON, YAML, or Jinja.
• Experience developing and maturing complex, collaborative networking projects.
• Ability to work autonomously and move network development efforts forward with minimal oversight.

Work Environment and Security Requirements

This position requires work in support of Department of Defense programs. The candidate must be able to access classified spaces at the client site in San Diego, CA and must maintain eligibility for the required security clearance.

About XSITE LLC

XSITE LLC is a Servicer-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Department of Defense contractor supporting mission-focused solutions for federal and defense customers. We value practical problem-solving, technical excellence, professionalism, and dependable support to our government partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

XSITE LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.