Network Administrator (San Diego)

Position Description & Qualifications The AT/FP Ashore Sustainment Program is executed by the Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Public Safety Systems (PSS) Anti‑Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Ashore Program Management Office (PMO), in coordination with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) and CNIC Regional Program Managers (RPMs). The program delivers preventive and corrective maintenance services to Navy installations worldwide to ensure AT/FP systems remain fully operational and aligned with mission requirements. 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 supporting the Global Sustainment Contract at 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. Responsibilities Engineer, configure, and sustain Juniper (EX, QFX, SRX), Aruba, Cisco, Antaira switching, and Cambium microwave solutions. Support end‑to‑end system lifecycle: staging, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment. Deploy and troubleshoot networks in NIWC labs, integration environments, shore facilities, and data centers. Integrate new systems into existing PSS network. Implement secure network architectures aligned with RMF, STIGs, and vendor security guidance. Perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and compliance validation. Configure and maintain VLANs, trunking, QoS, redundancy mechanisms, VPNs (IPSec), ACLs, firewall policies, and 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 & RMF teams, and government WAN providers. Qualifications An active DoD Secret clearance. HS Diploma/GED. 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). 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), and 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, or remote environments with limited supervision. Experience with vulnerability remediation and STIG configurations for system hardening. Ability to multitask and instruct others on resolving system issues. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to create SOP documentation, design specifications, test evaluation plans, and technical reports. Ability to support projects at client sites with varying conditions. Travel capability (50%) as necessary. Additional Desired Experience and Skills Experience with Navy Public Safety Systems. Ability to lift and rack equipment. Experience working in shipboard or confined spaces. Willingness to travel frequently and on short notice for break‑fix and troubleshooting. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted. 401(k) plan with employer matching. Tuition reimbursement program. Life insurance and disability coverage. Optional coverages (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection). Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits. Employee Assistance Plan. Pay Transparency Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, performance‑based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, health savings accounts, 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. Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by factors including scope of the role, experience, education, and geographic market. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr