Engineer Associate; Tactical Network - CANES | Active Secret clearance

Launch your engineering career on the Navy’s front lines as an Engineer Associate with GDIT.

You’ll support Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific Codes 55131/55132/55133) delivering Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related tactical network capabilities across ashore, afloat, subsurface, airborne, mobile, and joint environments. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in labs and classified spaces—building, integrating, testing, and documenting mission networks that warfighters depend on.

• Build, rack/stack, power, and cable lab systems; label, document, and validate connectivity (fiber/copper, VLANs, trunk/access).
• Install and baseline OS images (Windows/Linux) and virtual hosts/guests (VMware ESXi/Workstation); stand up small test topologies.
• Execute checklists for System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT) and Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E); capture logs and test data.
• Run basic diagnostics (ping, trace route, iperf, Wireshark); isolate Layer 1–3 issues and escalated with clear fault isolation notes.
• Apply vendor updates and security patches; assist with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans under senior guidance.
• Update engineering drawings (block/rack elevations), bills of material (BOM), cable running sheets, and “as-built” packages.
• Submit/track configuration items in CMPro; support change control (CCB), trouble reports, and asset accountability.
• Contribute to installation design package (IDP) inputs and site survey artifacts; support field events alongside senior engineers.
• Coordinate daily with NIWC engineers, program office staff, and Fleet users; produce concise status notes and technical minutes.

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance.
• Experience: 1–2 years with PC/server hardware, basic networking (TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs), and Windows/Linux administration; comfort working in racks with power/fiber/copper.
• Skills: Scripting fundamentals (Power Shell/Bash/Python), documentation discipline, and familiarity with ticket/change tools (Jira/Service Now).
• Certifications: DoD 8140/8570 IAT II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Physical/Availability: Onsite in San Diego, CA; able to lift 40 lbs, work in lab/shipboard spaces, and support occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel.
• Education: BS/BA in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent military training/experience considered.
• Work Location: Onsite NIWC Pacific, San Diego, CA (labs/shipyards/fleet concentration areas). Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel as tasking requires; ability to work in classified labs and onboard ships/submarines/airborne ground sites.
• Position Availability: Position is pending final contract award.
• US Citizenship: Required.

• CCNA or equivalent networking certification;
  Linux+/RHCSA; VMware VCP-DCV (associate level acceptable).
• Hands‑on with VMware ESXi/NSX, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, GPON/QoS, and TACLANE/VPN basics.
• Exposure to CANES/ADNS or other Navy tactical networks; familiarity with RMF/eMASS artifacts, STIGs, ACAS/NESSUS.
• Experience with CM tools (CMPro), requirements/tools (DOORS), and diagramming (Visio/Cameo).
• COMSEC awareness and working knowledge of classified lab procedures/SCIF etiquette.
• ITIL Foundation and/or basic automation (Ansible) a plus.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

The likely salary range for this position is $62,075 - $83,983. This is not, however, a…