Network and Video Engineer (CISCO) Expert

BAE Systems • Herndon, VA

101d • $146,670 - $249,330

About The Position

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. The individual selected for this position will support the customer's organization that provides video engineering services on a global scale. The enterprise supports a carrier class WAN, complex and diverse campus. This position will provide systems/ network engineering support to the customer's mission partners.

Requirements

• Minimum of 11 years' experience with a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN operations, network protocols, architectures, topologies, and networking devices (multiplexors, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways).
• Understanding of security policies, risk management, threat analysis, and vulnerability assessment.
• Experience with video conferencing, streaming, content delivery networks, and designing A/V solutions.
• Familiarity with teleconferencing codecs and infrastructure (e.g., Polycom, Cisco VTC).
• Experience in testing and evaluating A/V equipment (microphones, speakers, cameras, displays).
• Knowledge of accreditation tools for video and communications systems, including security assessments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and requirements.
• Experience with Visio for network diagrams, flowcharts, and technical documentation.
• Experience with Extron devices, including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with various Cisco products (CUCM, CUBE, Expressway, VCS, CMS, Prime Collaboration, UCS, Jabber) including configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience operating and managing VMware ESXi hypervisor servers.
• Experience in designing and maintaining testing documentation (test plans, cases, reports).

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating Trident V2CDS Cross-Domain Solution Servers, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Trident V2CDS solutions.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS Linux, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Linux operating systems.
• Experience troubleshooting firewalls, specifically regarding Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and H.323 protocols, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of firewalls.
• Experience with other vendor Unified Communications (UC) systems, including but not limited to Avaya, Microsoft, Oracle, and Polycom, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of UC solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designs and plans network communications systems, including LAN, WAN, and video networks, to meet organizational requirements and ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network and video architecture, including diagrams, flowcharts, and technical documentation.
• Conducts testing of network and video designs, including functional, integration, and regression testing, to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards.
• Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the networks, including coordination with stakeholders, development of project plans, and execution of implementation activities.
• Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations, including providing technical support, training, and documentation.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of video, network, and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, including routers, multiplexors, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways.
• Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network and video technology, including research, analysis, and recommendation of emerging technologies and trends.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid military leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees