Network Engineer

Location: San Diego, CAClearance: U.S. Citizenship required, ability to obtain DoD clearanceThe Network Engineer will be responsible for maintaining several small networks used in a development and testing lab environment. The network engineer will work with system administrators, system architects, production WAN service provider, and information assurance (IA) teams during the software development lifecycle to implement network changes as required for development and testing, and make recommendations regarding hardware and software acquisition to support network operations, reliability, and security. This is a full-time client-site position, expectation is that support is provided during daily core business hours in the lab.Required Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology) and minimum of 5 (five) years of work experience in the Networking, Architecture, Engineering and/or Administration. Relevant masters degree or additional years of experience may be substituted for a non-IT-related bachelors degreeExperience with architecting Local Area Network (LAN) both wired and wirelessFamiliarity with networking monitoring tools, troubleshooting, network design, maintenance, and industry best practicesExperience with network configuration management, firewall troubleshooting, and implementation of security best practices as outlined by DoD guidanceExpert understanding of TCP/IP routing, subnetting, and layer-2 switching infrastructureAdvanced technical troubleshooting skills, analytical problem-solving ability, and organizational skillsStrong oral and written communication skills in technical, business, and client interactionsAbility to explain complex networking concepts to less-technical stakeholdersExperience with Aruba Wireless CompTIA Security+ certificationJNCIA-Junos and/or Cisco Certified Network AssociateAdditional Desired QualificationsCisco Certified Network Professional EnterpriseJNCIS-ENTCore responsibilities include: Creating router, switch and wireless configurationsConnecting disparate routing, switching and wireless equipment for connectivity within a LAN environmentMaintaining network configurations, updating configurations as needed, troubleshooting issues that arise on the networksExperience with Microsoft Visio for developing and maintain physical, logical, and dataflow diagrams/documentation for various networksDeveloping Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for each work itemServing as the network SME and liaison for the lab environmentEstablishing a network backup policy, monitor, troubleshoot and improve current Network Monitoring Solutions, and comply with DoD issued regulationsConsulting with individual system architects and providing recommendations for network design and integrationModifying switching and routing infrastructure to support multiple overlapping development and testing effortsWorking with System Administrators, Integrators, and Information Assurance teams within the lab to achieve project goalsSalary Range- $120-$150K, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and certifications. About Bowler Pons: Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants, LLC is a fast-growing Minority-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned 8(a)-certified Small Business based in Annapolis, MD. As a solutions provider, we deliver cutting-edge technology and comprehensive support for our client's toughest challenges in the fields of physical and cyber security, IT and network administration, and systems engineering. As an employer, we pride ourselves on offering best-in-class benefits - including generous tuition reimbursement, paid leave, 401(k), profit sharing, 100% employer-paid group healthcare plan option, and opportunities for mentorship and professional development - in combination with the personal connections of a small business. Find out more at

Created: 2025-10-22