Network Engineer jobs in Rhode Island

NUWC is tasked under the SubLAN and CANES programs provide development, integration, test & evaluation, installation and ISEA support for networks aboard submarines. The programs deliver both classified and unclassified networks running on a virtualized windows domain (Microsoft Server 2016/2019/2022 Windows 10 clients and Windows 11 clients) using CISCO switches and firewalls. These networks provide a range of network services, including; e-mail, web browsing, file storage, information security, DNS, active directory and printing. The program spans the full range of Systems Engineering functions, including requirements, design, development, test, platform integration engineering, configuration management, installation and in-service-engineering support. The program is a production/modernization /sustainment program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Building SubLAN/CANES installation packages (boat specific software configurations) and supporting onboard installations. Teams work closely with Ship's Force personnel to train them on the successful administration of the network. Responsibilities during installations include running hardware and software checks, migrating data from legacy systems onto the new SubLAN/CANES system, managing and coordinating the schedules of connecting subsystems, providing on the job training to LAN administrators and running verification tests on the new system. Candidate must be willing to travel approximately 30% of the time to US Navy submarine bases to perform installations.
• Utilize approved submarine network system load plans and procedures to conduct submarine network system builds for laboratory and shipboard.

Requirements/Skills:

• Working knowledge and experience of administering Microsoft domains, networks including local and wide area networking.
• Ability to demonstrate good troubleshooting, oral and written communications skills along with the ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced production environment and travel to submarine ports/shipyards for up to two weeks in length.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following is desired: Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare ESX, Crystal Servers, Alcatel/Cisco switches, OpenShift containers, Aruba Wireless, and Cyber Security.
  Position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance; active clearance is preferable.

Additional Skills of Interest (not required):

• Familiarity with information assurance, software testing, subsystem integration and installation, COMPOSE 3.0/4.0/4.0.1ORT/CANES SW3/CANES SW4/CANES SW5.
• Understanding of submarine networks and onboard software installations
• Familiarity with NUWC Division Newport and working in a lab environment.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of professional experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience or 2 years of professional experience with a related master’s degree.