JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES!

Relocation May Be Considered

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., an EOE Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans employer, is an established Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense, government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance, Cyber Security and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts, an inviting culture and above-standard benefits, opportunity abounds for the right individual!

Network Project Engineer - 24-015 - San Diego, California

AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting new opportunity for a Network Project Engineer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members working in the Point Loma area of San Diego, California.

The Medium Displacement Unmanned Surface Vessel (MDUSV) or Sea Hunter/Seahawk project has an opportunity for a qualified Network Project Engineer seeking a significant leadership opportunity to serve as the project's Lead Developer, Networks, Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Navigation (C4N) Representative depending on the selected individual's experience, skill sets and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) series designator.

Project is primarily charged by the sponsor with executing Test & Evaluation (T&E) efforts to meet Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) developmental requirements for the Navy's work to implement Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) presence within the Fleet.

• Work with Operational Risk Management (ORM) in a T&E environment.
• Communicate with high-level principals with the Program Office and stakeholders: Deputy Program Manager (DPM).
• Principal/Assistant Project Manager (PAPM), Assistant Program Manager (APM), as well as the active-duty Navy to which the USVs often subordinate when deployed in Fleet developmental operations and exercises.
• Host and lead a weekly Individual Transition Plan (IPT) meeting via Teams that includes high level participation by several entities spanning the nation to include Echelon II level sponsors.
• Maintain the project's Kanban (tracking action items, etc.) and conduct regular briefings for project personnel, including government and contractor employees.
• Support the assigned C4N Department's work needs and operating the USVs via remote capabilities (as needed/assigned).
• Implement security measures to protect system data and prevent unauthorized access.
• Collaborate with vendors and support system integration.
• Document system configurations and procedures.
• Provide technical support and training to other teams.
• Support comms team in validating and integrating new equipment.
• Order computer parts, tools and lab equipment.
• Monitor Continuous performance and optimization.
• Support sea trials.
• TDY to support vessels maintenance/updates.
• Network Project Engineer Lead duties:
• Daily supervision and upkeep of laptops, servers, switches and other computer systems. This involves ensuring compliance, configuring, adjusting and upgrading Linux and Windows systems and resolving any problems that occur.
• Establish backup procedures and tools for the team.
• Work with vendors on new SW and HW incorporation, examination and usage.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess an active Secret clearance.
• DoD recognized System Administrator and/or Network Engineering Professional Certification, i.e., Network+, Linux+, CCNA, CNP, et. al. required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related degree from an accredited college/university and eight to ten years of related experience.
• Proven experience as a Network Project Engineer or relevant position.
• Experience configuring and managing Cisco switches.
• Experience writing scripts and tools for automation.
• Experience performing system updates and patches.
• Experience troubleshooting system issues and resolving technical problems.
• Experience managing user accounts and permissions.
• Experience creating and maintaining system backups.
• Proficient in Linux command line, scripting, etc.
• Proficient with Virtual Machine and Distributed computing; networking to enable those operations.
• Critical Thinker: ability to solve problems/issues; ability to lead others in teaming environment.
• Expected travel up to 35%.

Note:

• Expect to be on-site for the majority of working hours and will need to be present for all critical operations and all underway events.
• Expect to go to sea with the project in the local operating areas and during critical phases of developmental deployments.

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a Secret security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check.

AUSGAR's salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for females, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at jobs@ausgar.com if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.