Tactical Network Design Architect | San Diego, CA

Tactical Network Design Architect | San Diego, CA

Team CaVU

Our name is derived from the aviation acronym “Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited”. Team CaVU embodies this positive vibe as we bring creative, powerful and innovative solutions to clients and partners. CaVU is the provider of choice for our clients, crafting best-value support across a wide spectrum of functional areas. We are defined by integrity, technical excellence and commitment to our clients, people and partners. We consistently make a lasting, positive impact on our community—we make things better!

Job Summary:

CaVU Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Tactical Network Design Architect to join our team, focusing on Airborne and Navy Tactical Networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in deploying new network capabilities, creating systems engineering artifacts, and applying security implementations. This role requires expertise in virtualized network environments, multicast networks, and the ability to write detailed functional systems requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires 4 Year Degree from an accredited university. 7 years of relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 3 Years of experience as a Senior Network Engineer with proven experience deploying new network capabilities with a strong preference of experience working with Airborne or Navy Tactical Networks (ADNS, UCLASS, MQ-25A, STACC)
• 3 Years of experience as a Senior Network Engineer delivering systems engineering artifacts to include L2/L3 Network Diagrams, L1 Cabling Diagrams, Network Installation Guides, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA's) 
• 3 Years of experience with writing detailed functional systems requirements with measurable "pass" criteria
• 3 Years of experience with applying and mitigating DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide's (STIG's)
• 3 Years of experience with virtualized network development environments such as GNS3 or EVE-NG
• 1 Years of experience with designing or deploying multicast networks
• Must possess the ability to perform in a heavy customer facing role with strong verbal, professional, and written skills
• Must Cisco CCNA certification or higher prior to start to meet DOD 8570 requirements
• Must have CompTIA Security certification or higher to meet DOD 8570 requirements
• Secret Clearance or Higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience with Airborne or Navy Tactical Networks (ADNS, UCLASS, MQ-25A, STACC)
• Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification
• Familiarity network scripting to include TCL and Python
• Familiarity with automated provisioning, configuration and management using Ansible
• Familiarity with the YANG data model and experience with the NETCONF and RESTCONF network management protocol

Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits Package:

Salary at CaVU is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, education, training, certificates, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The expected salary range for this position is $165,000.00 - $215,000.00. To drive fair pay practices for employees, CaVU conducts regular comparisons across our employee groups and the industry. The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, CaVU considers a number of factors when determining salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

At CaVU, our offerings include:

• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision (to include individual, employee significant other, or family)
• 401K match with immediate vesting the date of hire with CaVU
• Employer paid $100,000 life insurance policy
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation with graduating accruals every two years 
• Access to corporate discounts on retail/travel/entertainment
• Highly competitive compensation and opportunities for bonuses

EEO Commitment

CaVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

Salary : $165,000 - $215,000