Network Engineer with Security Clearance

The Network Engineer is onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) to provide technical support to the Dolus Program for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV). The ideal candidate will have experience with research, development, test, evaluation, engineering, and maintenance within a U.S. Navy Surface Warfare environment. This is a mid-level position that will require periodic communications with senior level military and civilian personnel. Required to configure and troubleshoot Cisco Routers and Switches as required to support network operations within the vessel. Embarked network systems will include the Automated Digital Network System (ADNS) and the Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise System (CANES)
Interface required with Communications Systems to include UHF SATCOM Mobile Objective User System (MUOS), JMACS, Intellian Antennas, Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP) MIDS/JTRS (Link-16). Will be required to use/input crypto key mat as required for classified system operation
Assist in conducting test and experiment events, collecting data, analyzing information, and reporting results. May be required to get underway with the vessels to support testing and maintenance efforts as they occur.
Assist in the creation, performance, and analysis of test events for a variety of applications for routine military operations.
Coordinate with technical personnel from Naval Information Warfare Command (NIWC) and various US Navy Systems Commands on related projects to plan, brief, conduct, and debrief tests and experiments.
Provide regular technical status reporting to US Government engineers and senior military personnel.
Pay rate: $80,000 to $120,000 Annually REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: B.S. or B.A. in a Technology related field desired but not required.
Strong communications skills required. Ability and usage of all Microsoft (MS365) products required. Must be able to brief and report daily as testing evolutions progress.
Applicable experience with maintenance operations and related CONUS and OCONUS military and civilian operations is desirable.
Ability to create and maintain test documents is desirable.
Understanding roles of and interactions between higher echelon Navy commands is desirable.
Position involves remote work from home, as well as underway time when required for event execution.
Travel Required: 10-25%.
U.S. Citizenship status required
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance or be able to obtain or reestablish this level of clearance.
Afognak Native Corporation, Afognak Commercial Group, LLC, and their subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender expression or gender identity (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws ("protected status"). The pay range information provided is a general guideline. The pay rate offered will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as geographic locations, market data, and other business considerations, as permitted by law. Our full range of benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability protection, life insurance, prescription coverage, voluntary benefits, paid leave, and 401(k) retirement. Positions covered by the McNamara O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis-Bacon Act (DBA), or a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), or Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will comply with the statute or CBA requirements as well as other client-customer contract requirements (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information, please visit our Company's Career page.