Network & Systems Engineer – Shipboard IT (TI-09)

Description

Network & Systems Engineer – Shipboard IT (TI-09)

San Diego, CA | On-Site
Salary: $62,000–$85,000 per year

About Us:

JSL Technologies, Inc. (JSL) is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing engineering, logistics, and program support services to the Department of Defense (DoD), with a focus on critical U.S. Navy missions. Headquartered in Oxnard, California, our team of more than 200 professionals supports government operations nationwide.

At JSL, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer the opportunity to contribute to meaningful missions while working in a collaborative, supportive environment that values integrity, teamwork, and professional growth. We are committed to recognizing our employees' contributions and providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build rewarding careers.

Job Description

JSL is seeking a hands-on Network & Systems Engineer to install, configure, troubleshoot, and support shipboard IT systems aboard Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). This role supports servers, networks, virtualization, endpoint security, and associated applications to help maintain secure, reliable shipboard operations. Working directly with active-duty Navy personnel and government teams, you will provide onboard technical assistance, support system integration and certification activities, and document technical work.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot systems: Install, configure, test, and troubleshoot commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) hardware and software.
• Support IT infrastructure: Support Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, VMware, Cisco and Alcatel networking equipment, and McAfee endpoint security products.
• Support engineering and integration: Provide technical support for hardware and software design, engineering changes, and integration of shipboard information systems, databases, and web-based applications.
• Maintain configurations and documentation: Perform configuration management activities and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Support system certifications: Perform testing and configuration activities to help ensure shipboard computing systems, applications, and networks meet applicable Information Assurance (IA) requirements.
• Coordinate and report: Work directly with Navy personnel and submit daily situation reports documenting supported activities to designated government teams and leads.

Minimum Qualifications

• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting network hardware, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Experience supporting IT equipment, including laptops, printers, and keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) switches.
• Systems administration experience with Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, and McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO).
• Ability to explain technical issues and document work clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• General knowledge of Department of Defense organizational structure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret security clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications, such as CCNA, RHCSA, or CompTIA Security+.
• Active U.S. government Secret security clearance.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must have an active security clearance and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a DoD government-granted security clearance. Individuals will be subject to a background investigation to include but not limited to, criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

EEO:

JSL Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact [email protected] if you need accommodation for the application process.