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Network Designer 4
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PDS Defense
Seal Beach, CA (In Person)
$171,600 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
- IT/Technical
- Network Designer 4
Seal Beach, CA Posted:
6/2/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 218329Job Category:
IT/Technical Position Type:
Associate - W2Duration:
26Shift:
1- PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Network Designer 4, in Seal Beach, CA. Job ID#218329
Pay Rate:
$80 - $85/hrJob Description:
- The
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division creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space. Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers. Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments. The IT Network Designer will join a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work proprietary programs for U.S. government customers who are responsible for exciting advanced technology national security missions.Position Responsibilities:
Designs, installs, and upgrades network components in support of operations and system modernization Monitors network performance to identify potential problems Performs network preventative maintenance tasks such as installing patches Identifies root causes of network issues and provides resolution Configures and maintains network infrastructure such as routers, switches, firewalls and security devices Designs, installs, and upgrades network components in support of operations and modernization Supports backup and recovery plansRequired Skills:
3+ years of experience in enterprise network support Experience with hands on support of IT Hardware such as setting up, configuring, modifying and troubleshooting switches, routers, network equipment, high performance computing equipment, and server racks Current CompTIA Security+ certification Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with an adjudicated CI/FS polygraphPreferred Skills:
5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with Ground Systems Maintenance and Modernization Experience with virtual Ground station hardware Experience with JIRA and Confluence Active network engineering certifications in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA NetworkEducation /Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.). Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance:
Top Secret Military connected talent encouraged to apply.- VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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