Network Design Engineer (WAN)

BAE Systems•Chantilly, VA

2d•$132,962 - $226,035

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Network Design Engineer to support an intelligence community program delivering network support for the customer’s wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs). Network Architecture develops solutions to modernize network components while supporting service delivery for customer requirements in a mission-focused operational enterprise. The engineer will be responsible for the overall architecture of the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) WAN and for developing MPLS WAN service solutions. The role also includes evaluating, integrating, and testing lab equipment; assisting with the security accreditation process; and developing and maintaining technical documentation. As needed, the engineer will support Tier-4 production troubleshooting and develop proactive network analysis solutions for the operations team. BAE Systems describes itself as a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. It serves customers across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains.

Requirements

Must have 16 years of experience, which may be a combination of work history and education. The posting equates this to a doctorate and 8 years, a master's degree and 10 years, a bachelor's degree and 12 years, an associate degree and 14 years, or a high school diploma and 16 years.
Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
Hands-on router engineering and/or operations experience.
Experience with protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VPNs, VRFs, and MPLS.
Understanding of routing, switching, IP subnetting, Network Address Translation (NAT), and security technologies.
Working knowledge of ServiceNow or similar IT Service Management (ITSM) products.
Intermediate-level knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Detail orientation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Own the overall architecture of the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Network (WAN).
Develop MPLS WAN service solutions.
Evaluate, integrate, and test lab equipment.
Assist with the security accreditation process.
Develop and maintain relevant technical documentation.
As needed, support Tier-4 production troubleshooting.
Develop proactive network analysis solutions for the operations team.
Represent the team and deliver status reports to internal and external leadership.