Sigma Defense
1520 - Network Engineer I - III
$75K–$140K
San Diego, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- Network Engineer I: 0–2 years; Network Engineer II: 3+ years; Network Engineer III: 7+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Technical Degree from an accredited college or university in an unspecified field of study.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
About the job
Designs, configures, secures, automates, documents, tests, and sustains Navy enterprise networks in shipboard and lab environments.
What you'll do
- Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network equipment, services, VLANs, routing, IP addressing, and WAN connectivity.
- Apply and validate network-related STIGs and collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams on secure network operations.
- Create and update network documentation and automation scripts, and participate in shipboard testing and validation.
What they ask for
- Experience varies by level: Network Engineer I: 0–2 years; II: 3+ years; III: 7+ years.
- Security+ or CISSP, plus an industry certification: CCNA/DevNet Associate for I and II, or CCNP/DevNet Professional for III.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must possess or be able to obtain an active Secret security clearance or higher.
Pay
$75,000 - $100,000 USD annually (base salary); $85,000 – $115,000 USD annually (base salary); $120,000 – $140,000 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, FortiNAC, Forescout, Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Zscaler, Ansible
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