Network Automation Engineer II
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $102k – $135k
About this role
Position: Network Automation Engineer I/II
Level: Mid
Location: San Diego, CA
Telework: Hybrid remote/onsite, with typical set schedule at Government facility
Travel: <10%
Salary: $102,000 - $135,000
XSITE LLC is looking for a Network Automation Engineer I/II to join our team in San Diego, CA to support PMW 160.
We are Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned company headquartered in San Diego. We provide full spectrum systems and systems-of-systems engineering and integration services and solutions for space, C5ISR, cyber and enterprise information systems. Our core capabilities include AI/ML, Software Development & Sustainment, Systems Engineering (including MBSE), and Modeling & Simulation.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Provide engineering and sustainment support for fielded shipboard networks, including troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration updates, and performance optimization.
- Support upgrades to network baselines and ensure compatibility, compliance, and reliability across multiple deployed configurations.
- Implement, configure, troubleshoot, and sustain Cisco ISE and Network Access Control (NAC) solutions.
- Support technologies and protocols including 802.1X, MAB, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, TrustSec, C3PL, licensing, and endpoint profiling.
- Evaluate, mitigate, implement, and validate applicable Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on network appliances and shipboard systems.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance network automation tooling, including Ansible playbooks, PowerShell scripts, and similar automation workflows.
- Troubleshoot network issues across Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, AnyConnect/Secure Client, and related technologies.
- Support engineering analysis and resolution of baseline-specific issues affecting shipboard network deployments, including CANES and similar Navy environments.
- Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and support iterative improvements to deployed transport systems using Agile and DevOps practices.
- Participate in configuration and change management processes, ensuring appropriate documentation, technical review, testing, and approval of sustainment updates.
- Develop and maintain configuration documentation, sustainment procedures, technical guides, and other engineering artifacts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and Navy Program Management Offices to support sustainment, modernization, and upgrade activities.
Required Qualifications:
- 3–5+ years of professional experience in network engineering, systems engineering, network sustainment, or a closely related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or other complex enterprise network environments strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE or other Network Access Control (NAC) technologies, including authentication, authorization, profiling, TrustSec, and policy enforcement.
- Strong understanding of network security fundamentals and experience applying, evaluating, or validating STIGs.
- Experience developing network or systems automation using Ansible, PowerShell, or similar scripting and automation technologies.
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, and ACLs.
- Ability to troubleshoot across multiple network baselines, configurations, and deployed environments.
- Familiarity with Agile development processes, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), DevOps concepts, configuration management, and change management practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational sustainment environment.
- Active Secret security clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
Education:
One of the following is required:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical discipline; or
- An additional four years of relevant experience supporting the engineering of DoD systems in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, PEO C4I, or related Navy organizations and Program Management Offices.
- Experience with PMW 160 programs, systems, or initiatives.
- Direct experience supporting Navy tactical or shipboard network environments, particularly:
- Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)
- Platform Application Services (PAS)
- Agile Core Services (ACS)
- Automated Digital Network System (ADNS)
- Experience with lifecycle sustainment or modernization of fielded Navy systems.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
Why XSITE LLC?
Best-in-Class Benefits & Work–Life Balance
- Industry leading PTO package, starting at 15+ days annually.
- Seven (7) paid company holidays annually, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
- 100% employer-paid employee coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance. Employees enrolled in XSITE’s High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) are also eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
- Eligibility to participate in XSITE’s 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match.
- Eligibility to receive tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year for job-related education.
- University of San Diego Education Benefits of 10% tuition discount on select online degree programs and 25% discount on certificate programs.
- Cell Phone Stipend.
- Hybrid work environment.
- As well as employee add on benefits offered via ADP.
Stability & Long-Term Growth
- Prime contract holder with long-term stability
- Mentor-Protégé JV partnership with a major defense company
Career Advancement
- Rapid growth (300% YoY) with opportunities for leadership and upward mobility.
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