Classified Network Engineer

The role

This person will design, implement, operate, and sustain classified network infrastructure and the product-side network/crypto path. They will integrate GFI/GFE payloads onto company platforms and produce evidence for facility and product ATOs.

What you will do

• Design and operate classified LAN/WAN
• Configure and sustain approved Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto equipment under DISA STIGs
• Coordinate DISA SIPR, Navy JWICS/CWAN, and customer drops
• Install, peer, firmware, and operate TACLANE-family devices
• Load and manage operational keying in coordination with the COMSEC Account Manager
• Install and maintain approved CDS hardware/software
• Engineer network, crypto, and data-path integration of GFI/GFE payloads onto company platforms
• Build integration baselines for the ISSO to place in the ATO package
• Provide implementation evidence including diagrams, configs, and STIG results
• Provide Tier 2/3 break/fix for classified transport

Required qualifications

• U.S. citizen
• Active TS with SCI eligibility
• 5+ years enterprise or mission network engineering
• Hands-on TACLANE (KG-175 / KG-250 family) configuration and operations
• Strong OSI, IPv4/IPv6, routing/switching, firewall, and VPN fundamentals
• Confident red/black discipline
• STIG application on network gear
• Working familiarity with RMF evidence needs
• DoD 8140 IAT II (Security+ CE or higher)
• CCNA or equivalent experience
• Able to rack, cable, and lift equipment (~30 lbs)
• Willing to work in SCIFs, shops, and shipyard/waterfront environments

Nice to have

• 3+ years in classified environments
• CCNP
• JWICS/SIPR circuit experience with DISA or Navy
• CANES, ADNS, or afloat/ashore Navy networks
• Palo Alto and Cisco in the same shop
• ISE, DNA Center, or equivalent
• CDS implementation
• CSfC
• Secure voice/SVTC
• Unmanned/autonomous platform, payload, or PIT integration

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
• Generous PTO and Holidays
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive Salary with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Stock Options
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Discounted pet insurance including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
• Free lunch benefit
• Unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Before you apply

• U.S. citizen
• Active TS with SCI eligibility
• Requires access to export-controlled information or items that require U.S. Person status

About the company

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.