Network Automation Engineer - Tactical Networks Fleet Readiness and Sustainment (FRS)

At PMAT , we work on mission critical systems that directly support the warfighter, designing, building, and securing modern digital capabilities across cloud, data, and software environments. Our teams tackle complex, real-world challenges where delivery matters more than theory, and innovation is driven by curiosity, collaboration, and purpose. In this role, you’ll contribute to Naval Operational Architecture (NOA), working alongside engineers and operators to deliver resilient, forward-leaning solutions in support of national defense. About the role: PMAT is seeking a Network Automation Engineer to provide direct engineering support to the Transport Sustainment Engineering Team, focusing on the sustainment, troubleshooting, modernization, and upgrade of fielded shipboard networks. The engineer will participate in resolving complex shipboard network issues, implementing configuration updates, improving security posture, and supporting lifecycle sustainment of deployed systems. See below for additional description of duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities: Provide engineering sustainment support for fielded shipboard networks, including troubleshooting, maintenance, configuration updates, and optimization. Lead and assist with upgrades to network baselines, ensuring compatibility, compliance, and reliability across multiple deployed configurations. Implement and sustain Cisco ISE/NAC solutions including 802.1X, MAB, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, TrustSec policies, C3PL, licensing, and endpoint profiling. Evaluate, mitigate, and implement STIGs on network appliances and shipboard systems to improve cybersecurity posture. Develop, maintain, and enhance automation tooling for network sustainment, including Ansible playbooks, Powershell scripts, and other automation workflows. Troubleshoot issues across various Cisco platforms such as routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, AnyConnect, and Secure Client within CANES and related environments. Support engineering analysis and resolution of baseline-specific issues affecting shipboard network deployments. Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and work within Agile and DevOps practices to support iterative improvements to deployed transport systems. Participate in change management processes, ensuring proper documentation, review, and approval workflows for sustainment updates and configuration changes. Contribute to development and maintenance of configuration documentation, sustainment procedures, technical guides, and engineering artifacts. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and PMWs to ensure alignment and smooth execution of sustainment and upgrade activities. About Us: PMAT is an innovative small business founded with a passion for developing forward-leaning solutions from exceptional people that increase the mission's capability. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. Our passion is working on complex and progressive challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We recruit, retain, and foster a team motivated to pursue passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in being curious about every element of a problem and experiment relentlessly. We foster continuous learning in an environment that encourages positive collaboration and expands our capabilities. We tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the most brilliant people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and demonstrating is more potent than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design and delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter. Whether you’re an experienced engineer or just beginning your career, you’ll work alongside experts who are committed to solving mission-critical problems. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real difference, apply today and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of defense technology! Required Skills and Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years professional experience in network or systems engineering, preferably with direct support to DoD or Navy programs. Hands-on experience with Cisco ISE or NAC technologies, including authentication, authorization, profiling, TrustSec, and policy enforcement. Strong understanding of network security fundamentals and ability to apply and validate STIGs. Experience developing automation artifacts such as Ansible playbooks, Powershell scripts, or similar tools. Ability to troubleshoot across multiple baselines, configurations, and shipboard network deployments within CANES or similar Navy environments. Familiarity with Agile processes, ECR workflows, DevOps concepts, and change management practices. Experience supporting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless networks, ACL development, and multi-vendor troubleshooting. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced operational sustainment environment. Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience working with NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, and PEO C4I Program Offices, preferred Experience with Navy initiatives and PMW 160 systems (e.g., Consolidated Afloat Network Enterprise Systems (CANES), Platform Application Services (PAS), Agile Core Services (ACS), Automated Digital Network System (ADNS)) preferred CCNA certification preferred Education and Certification Requirements: Bachelor’s level degree in an engineering discipline, or additional 4 years experience supporting engineering of DoD systems Current Security+ Certificate preferred, not required Citizenship and Clearance requirements: US Citizenship required No dual citizenship SECRET security clearance required TS/SCI Eligible security clearance preferred Location/Address: Hybrid San Diego, CA, NAVWAR Travel & Passport: 10%, CONUS and OCONUS Work Environment: PMAT offices as needed. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel may be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development. PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. #CJ