Network Engineer III
Koam Engineering Systems
- San Diego, California, United States
- San Diego, California, United States
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Position Summary We are currently seeking a Network Engineer III to support secure network engineering operations within a Department of Defense test, integration, and evaluation environment. This position is responsible for configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and assessing network infrastructure supporting mission, lab, and engineering activities across complex environments. The role requires strong network engineering fundamentals, sound troubleshooting judgment, and the ability to support routed, switched, segmented, and secure network environments. Experience with CANES, Agile Core Services, Navy Program of Record systems, or DoD lab and fleet environments is highly desired. The selected candidate will support CANES sustainment, troubleshooting, integration, modernization, and added capability efforts while working with cybersecurity, systems administration, engineering, and leadership teams to maintain operational continuity and support mission objectives.
Responsibilities
Configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and assess routed and switched network infrastructure supporting DoD lab, test, integration, and operational environments
Support network operations across complex mission environments, including routing, switching, VLANs, segmentation, secure enclave connectivity, and system-to-system network interfaces
Support CANES sustainment, troubleshooting, integration, technical refresh, modernization, and operational readiness efforts as required
Assist with the integration, testing, validation, and fielding of new network capabilities, added functionality, and system changes within existing environments
Troubleshoot network outages, degraded performance, connectivity issues, configuration errors, and cross-system communication problems using a methodical fault-isolation approach
Analyze technical issues, determine root cause and operational impact, and implement corrective actions to maintain operational continuity and mission support
Support secure network boundary, access control, and transport technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, encryption devices, and related secure communications controls
Coordinate with cybersecurity, systems administration, engineering, and operations teams to support mission requirements, compliance activities, vulnerability remediation, and system readiness
Support network infrastructure that interfaces with virtualization, server, storage, and operating system platforms, including VMware, ESXi, vCenter, Hyper‑V, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and similar technologies as applicable
Produce and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, implementation details, interface documentation, troubleshooting guides, and engineering support records
Participate in technical interchange meetings, engineering discussions, planning sessions, and customer meetings to provide network engineering input and support decision‑making
Communicate network status, risks, constraints, recommendations, and implementation details clearly to internal teams, leadership, customers, and other stakeholders
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education/Licensure/Credentials (Required)
Bachelor's degree in related fields such as networking, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a closely related discipline
Equivalent specialized knowledge customarily acquired through a combination of military training, formal technical instruction, certifications, and substantial progressively responsible practical experience performing work of comparable scope, complexity, and independent judgment
Security+ (DoD IAT Level II) or ability to meet requirements within six months of employment
This position requires an existing U.S. Government DoD granted security clearance/eligibility at the final Secret level, and a favorably adjudicated T5/T5R (or equivalent) background investigation. Individual must maintain the necessary security requirements for continued employment. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Preferred
CCNA (or higher)
Experience Required
Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible experience in network engineering, network administration, or network operations within a DoD, enterprise, lab, test, or other complex technical environment
Hands‑on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting routed and switched network infrastructure, including routing, switching, VLANs, segmentation, access control, and network connectivity between systems or enclaves
Experience troubleshooting complex network issues, identifying root cause, assessing operational impact, and implementing corrective actions to restore or maintain service
Experience supporting secure network environments, including coordination with cybersecurity, systems administration, engineering, or operations teams to meet mission and compliance requirements
Experience producing or maintaining technical documentation, including diagrams, configurations, implementation details, troubleshooting notes, or engineering support records
Ability to communicate network status, technical risks, recommendations, and implementation details clearly to internal stakeholders, customers, and cross‑functional teams
Preferred
Experience supporting CANES architecture, sustainment, troubleshooting, technical refresh, modernization, or integration activities
Experience with CANES Hardware Variant 1.2, CANES Hardware Variant 3.0, Agile Core Services, or similar Navy Program of Record environments
Experience supporting integration, testing, validation, or fielding of new CANES capabilities in lab, test, fleet, or operational environments
Experience supporting classified and unclassified enclaves in Navy, NIWC Pacific, or other DoD test, fleet, or laboratory environments
Experience with Program of Record, GOTS, and COTS technologies such as ADNS, CANES, TACLANEs, VoIP/VTC, or similar network systems
Experience supporting boundary defense, secure transport, or access control technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, TACLANEs, or other encryption devices
Experience applying cybersecurity and compliance requirements within operational environments, including STIGs, vulnerability remediation, RMF, and ATO support
Experience with ACAS, Nessus, SCAP, eMASS, VRAM, CeDAR, or other RMF and ATO support tools and processes
Experience supporting VMware, ESXi, vCenter, Hyper‑V, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or related infrastructure platforms
Benefits Since 1995, KES continues to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing small business that focuses on the needs of its customers and employees and serves to provide a rewarding and challenging career. KES offers a competitive salary and full range of benefits. KES, Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
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- English
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