Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Job Description:
New Directions Technologies, Inc. (NDTI) is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Journeyman to support our customer at Port Hueneme. The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise-level networks, with a focus on network security technologies such as Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), 802.1x, and Comply to Connect (C2C) frameworks. This position requires strong hands-on experience with networking technologies, a deep understanding of network security protocols, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment supporting mission-critical systems. The Network Journeyman will collaborate closely with senior engineers, system administrators, and security personnel to ensure network integrity, compliance, and security.
Key Responsibilities: • Deploy, configure, and maintain Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control (NAC), including 802.1x authentication for both wired and wireless networks. • Ensure compliance with Comply to Connect (C2C) policies by implementing network access control (NAC) standards and collaborating with security teams to enforce endpoint security before granting network access. • Install, configure, and maintain network hardware such as routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points in accordance with established standards. • Manage network devices across LAN/WAN environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. • Monitor network performance using various tools, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and resolve network outages. • Implement and enforce network security protocols, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention systems. • Assist in the development and implementation of network policies and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD security regulations and industry best practices. • Perform network diagnostics, analyze traffic, and provide regular performance reports to senior network engineers and management. • Configure and manage VLANs, access control lists (ACLs), and Quality of Service (QoS) settings. • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including system administrators, security personnel, and help desk staff to provide comprehensive IT support. • Participate in the evaluation and selection of new network technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and security. • Provide end-user support, documentation, and training related to networking issues and infrastructure. • Maintain detailed records of network configurations, changes, and maintenance activities.
Education and Work Experience Requirements: • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is required. • 3+ years of hands-on experience in network administration and support, with a solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLANs, ACLs). • Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networking equipment. • Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or similar. • Working knowledge of network security concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). • Familiarity with implementing and maintaining Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic-shaping policies. • Experience with VLAN configuration, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing. • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve issues in a high-pressure environment.
A Security+ and CCNA certification are required for this position!