Senior Network Test Engineer

Trabus Technologies•San Diego, CA

About The Position

TRABUS is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Test Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) Transport and Computing Infrastructure Program Office (Code 551) and their development of the Unmanned Carrier Aviation (UCA) Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence (C4I) Network for the MQ-25 Stingray Carrier Aviation Refueling platform. The network is based on the Automated Network Transport System (ANTS) and the Senior Network Test Engineer will develop, assist, and support all network engineering tests for the unmanned air vehicle, and the communications network both ashore and afloat. The Senior Network Test Engineer will perform Test and Evaluation including developmental testing and user acceptance. He will design and execute test plans for specific events when the measure of effectiveness of a given technology is either unknown or requires validation.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in network engineering
Five (5) years of experience with configuration of OSPF, PIM, IGMP, VRRP, and IPSec (as implemented with HAIPE devices);
Understanding of network security best practices, RHEL IPTables, and an understanding of the use and configuration of encryption devices (KG-175D, KG-175F, KG-175N);
Active Cisco CCNA certification or equivalent
Active Security+ or CCNA Security, or higher certification (e.g. CISSP)
1 year experience in writing test plans, test procedures, test reports
1 year in using network test tools such as Spirent TestCenter/Avalanche, Wireshark capture with nTAP devices.

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility
Recent experience with Unmanned Vehicles, network communications, and carrier aviation network testing.
Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks
Have proven ability to self-manage, as well as manage interdisciplinary relationships
Must demonstrate attention to detail, procedural compliance, and the ability to manage multiple duties simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

Test and assess ANTS through the development and maturing phases.
Test should include: Establishing and completion of testing; Creation of evaluation and assessment plans, procedures and reports in designated exercises or venues; Analysis of results and preparation of testing, analyses, and assessment reports.
Provide lessons learned and operational insights for future test and evaluation requirements.
Test and Evaluation including developmental testing and user acceptance includes designing test plans for specific events when the measure of effectiveness of a given technology is either unknown or requires validation. The test plan shall be approved by the program manager or designated representative prior to any test activity taking place.
Analyze and assess the vulnerabilities in the functionality of systems, subsystems and components that are COTS, NDI, or GFE. Identify design compensation and other potential solutions for such vulnerabilities and safeguard against them.
Create assessments, conduct studies, and perform analyses to enhance knowledge of existing and future capabilities.