Network Engineer IV (SD)

Job#: 3044650

Job Description:

Apex is seeking a Network Engineer IV to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) by providing engineering and operational support for the physical Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and Secret RDT&E (SRDT&E) network environments. This is a 100% onsite position requiring an active Secret clearance and a qualifying DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.

The Network Engineer will be responsible for the integration, administration, analysis, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and security of enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in routing, switching, cloud connectivity, network monitoring, and network security technologies supporting mission-critical environments.

Pay Rate: $76.00 - $81.00/hour

Location: 100% Onsite, San Diego

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Certification: IAT Level II Certification Required

If interested, please share resume + IAT II certifications to Rich at [email protected]

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and day-to-day operational support for RDT&E and SRDT&E network environments.

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade network hardware and software, including routers, switches, and related infrastructure.

• Perform firmware upgrades, security patching, STIG compliance activities, and network performance optimization.

• Monitor and analyze network health, utilization, and performance at both the physical and IP packet levels utilizing tools such as:

• inMON Traffic Sentinel

• Zabbix

• Provide on-call support for network outages during evenings, weekends, and holidays, with the ability to be onsite within two (2) hours of notification.

• Design, implement, and maintain connectivity to cloud environments including AWS and Azure.

• Manage:

• IP addressing

• VLANs

• Route tables

• Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)

• Virtual Gateways

• Establish and maintain secure connectivity between on-premises environments and cloud platforms using:

• Virtual Private Gateways

• Azure Virtual Network Peering

• IPsec tunnels

• Monitor and troubleshoot connectivity, bandwidth, latency, and cloud integration issues in collaboration with cloud engineering teams.

• Build and maintain network infrastructure test environments.

• Develop and execute network test plans, conduct assessments, and document results.

• Establish and manage corrective action processes for identified network issues and coordinate vendor support activities.

• Perform regression testing to validate corrective actions and system improvements.

• Configure, administer, and troubleshoot:

• OSPF

• BGP

• IPsec

• Firewall and boundary routing technologies

• Deploy and support HPE Aruba and Palo Alto network infrastructure solutions.

• Implement and support Network Access Control (NAC) solutions, including Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.

• Manage network security technologies including:

• 802.1X Authentication

• Dynamic Segmentation

• Zero-Trust architectures

• Support installation and maintenance of enterprise wireless infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including one of the following:

• Security+

• CySA+

• SSCP

• GSEC

• GICSP

• CCNA Security

• Masters Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of network engineering and infrastructure support experience.

• Advanced experience supporting enterprise routing, switching, and cloud-connected network environments.

• Strong understanding of:

• TCP/IP networking

• OSPF

• BGP

• VLAN design

• IP subnetting

• Network security principles

• Experience implementing STIG requirements and security best practices within DoD environments.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and operational teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network monitoring and traffic analysis platforms such as:

• inMON Traffic Sentinel

• Zabbix

• Experience managing and supporting Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.

• Experience implementing Zero-Trust networking architectures and dynamic segmentation.

• Familiarity with enterprise wireless networking solutions.

• Experience with network automation and scripting languages including:

• Python

• PowerShell

• Experience supporting cloud networking services within AWS and Azure environments.

• Prior experience supporting Navy, DoD, or classified network environments.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

San Diego, CA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

July 31, 2026

Pay Range:

$76 - $81 per hour

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