Network Engineer (Mid-level)

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are :

Fuse builds innovative communications, networking, and computing solutions that improve the sharing of information, video, text, and voice among operators distributed throughout the airborne, maritime, and ground environments. We are a technology firm creating in-house software, network and hardware solutions that support our noble cause of advancing warfighter capabilities with elegant, user-focused communications, networks, and software systems.

About this role :

Do you thrive in innovative, design-driven environments with a high level of both accountability and trust? Are you eager to apply your hands-on experience implementing and configuring tactical network communications systems to support innovative solutions for complex network architectures? If so – we want to hear from you! We are looking for an inquisitive builder / doer to join our growing team. Fuse is currently developing, integrating, and testing secure communications networks for U.S. defense agencies that improve the sharing of information among warfighters distributed throughout airborne, maritime, and ground environments. This role will architect and develop network-based solutions throughout all phases of the development cycle, from requirements generation, to testing, to deployment. Must have in-depth experience with Linux, modeling environments and virtualized systems.

What you'll do :

• Develop and provide input for network architectures for our systems and customers
• Develop configurations for switches and routers
• Translate user and system requirements to system functionalities and reality
• Develop and implement network security architectures with HAIPE, IPSEC, TLS, and other protocols
• WAN, LAN, WLAN, VOIP setup and troubleshooting
• Support design, development, and test efforts for an airborne tactical networking system
• Implement router protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, PPPoE, and MANET
• Implement IA controls and ensure compliance with DoD RMF
• Work as a team throughout the design process, supporting sprint planning sessions, code reviews, and scrums
• Get in front of real-world operators to understand needs and requirements from an end-user point of view

Requirements

B.S. in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related Technical field, or 5 years equivalent experience

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) – Routing & Switching (or CCNA Security)

5+ years of experience as a network engineer

Understanding of networking fundamentals including VLANs, subnets, protocols, and standards

Demonstrated experience with Linux OS

Experience with Linux System Administration, firewalls and settings

Experience with virtualized systems applications and administration (VMWare, Esxi,KVM)

Excellent communication skills

US Citizen

Ability to obtain or maintain a secret clearance

Your own unique talents! If you meet some requirements of this position but not 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role based on your specific characteristics that align with our values and goals.

Must be a nimble self-starter who is excited about technology and has the ability to think out of the box and suggest powerful new ideas.

Nice to have :

CISSP

Experience with or development of networking for Container based applications

Experience with GNS3 or other modeling environments

Network Operating Systems Certificate

CompTia Security +

Knowledge of wireless controllers (CISCO, Juniper), wireless access points and the ability to deploy and configure them

Active secret clearance

Familiarity with broadband line-of-sight radio data links (900 MHz and above)

Familiarity with broadband satellite data services (Inmarsat, Viasat, Intelsat, et. al.) and delay-tolerant networks

Familiarity with NSA Type 1 encryption, especially high-assurance IP encryption (HAIPE) devices

Working knowledge or experience with military networking systems and / or tactical data links

Experience with US Navy Communications Networks such as ADNS / ISNS / CANES

Knowledge of Navy Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information Systems (C4IR)

More about Fuse :

Founded in 2010, Fuse is a veteran-owned, rapidly growing small business. Our San Diego-based company has earned recognition as an emerging leader in airborne, maritime, and ground networking. Placing the warfighter at the center of every design process, Fuse delivers intuitive, agile, and resilient products that go beyond national security requirements—providing lasting utility and game-changing results. We take pride in our brilliant and talented team as well as our dynamic environment and collaborative, creative, environment. We build cutting-edge hardware and software products that solve complex national security challenges for our warfighters at the tactical edge.

Salary Range : $110,00 - $155,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Employee coverage is fully funded; a portion of dependents' coverage is funded as well

11 paid Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Date of hire through second year : 10 days / year (accrued)

After two years : unlimited

40 hours of paid sick leave per year

401k with employer matching

Annual bonuses

Cell phone reimbursement : $100 / month