Network Engineer - San Diego, CA

Network Engineer IV

Are you a Network Engineer looking for a place to make an impact every day? Serco is the place for you! Join our team as a Network Engineer in support of our Public Safety Systems (PSS) program with the United States Navy.

This position is based in San Diego, California, with a travel requirement of 50% or greater in support of CONUS and OCONUS operations.

As a Network Engineer IV supporting Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) Old Town Campus, you will provide advanced engineering, integration, and sustainment support to CNIC Public Safety Systems Ashore Programs. These programs are responsible for the design, procurement, integration, installation, and lifecycle sustainment of networked systems, hardware, firmware, and software that enable the protection of mission-critical assets and personnel from natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made threats.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer your Secret clearance.

In this role, you will:

• Engineer, configure, and sustain Cisco (Catalyst Switching and Routing, ISR VOIP Gateways, Firepower/ ASA ), Aruba (switching and wireless), Antaira switching network, Cambium microwave solutions, and Juniper (EX, QFX, SRX ).
• Support end-to-end system lifecycle: staging, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment
• Deploy and troubleshoot networks in:
• NIWC labs and integration environments
• Shore facilities and data centers
• Integrate new systems into existing PSS network
• Implement secure network architectures aligned with:
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Vendor specific security guidance
• Perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance validation
• Configure and maintain:
• VLANs, trunking, QoS, and redundancy mechanisms
• VPNs (IPSec), ACLs, and firewall policies
• Routing protocols (Static, OSPF, BGP )
• Support Aruba wireless deployments, including controller-based and distributed architectures
• Conduct site surveys, system installs, and operational verification testing during travel
• Maintain configuration baselines, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Interface with:
• Government customers/leads
• Program managers
• Serco and government cybersecurity and RMF teams
• Government Wide Area Network (WAN) Providers

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (Post-Employment)
• U.S Citizenship required
• Must meet DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification, such as:
• Security+ CE (minimum)
• OR higher (CISSP, CASP+, etc.)
• Juniper certifications (JNCIA or higher) or Cisco (CCNA or higher)
• A Bachelors Degree
• Or a High School Diploma/ GED with minimum 12 years of relevant network engineering experience (DoD or enterprise) in lieu of degree
• Minimum 8 years of relevant network engineering experience (DoD or enterprise)
• Hands-on experience with:
• Juniper networking (Junos OS, EX/ QFX / SRX platforms)
• Aruba switching and wireless (ArubaOS, Instant AP, Aruba Central)
• Cisco Switching and Routing (Catalyst, ISR ) and Firewall ( ASA, Firepower)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Layer 2 technologies (VLANs, STP, LACP )
• Routing (Static, OSPF, BGP )
• TCP /IP and Subnetting
• RADIUS Authentication
• Experience supporting mission-critical or classified systems
• Ability to work in field/deployed environments with minimal supervision
• Ability to support remote system with limited physical access
• Experience with Navy Public Safety Systems desired
• Must have experience with the implementation of vulnerability remediation and STIG configurations for system hardening.
• Ability to multitask and teach or assist others to resolve systems related issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create Standard Operating Procedure documentation for designs and implementation strategies for new hardware and software deployments
• Ability to produce system specifications, design requirements, test evaluation planning documents, and technical publications and reports
• Ability to support projects at client sites where working conditions may vary
• Ability to travel as necessary (50% or more)

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Ability to:
• Lift and rack equipment
• Work in shipboard or confined spaces
• Willingness to travel frequently and on short notice in support of critical break-fix and troubleshooting efforts

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.