Network Engineer 4
About The Position
At United Launch Alliance (ULA), the Network Engineer 4 is a senior engineering role responsible for designing, implementing, supporting, and optimizing complex network infrastructure across ULA’s enterprise and launch environments. This role serves as a top-tier technical expert within the network organization, leading major infrastructure initiatives, delivering advanced engineering solutions, and resolving the most challenging issues impacting mission‑critical operations. The Network Engineer IV works across multiple functional groups engineering, cyber, launch operations, and corporate IT to ensure ULA’s network systems remain secure, highly available, scalable, and aligned with operational needs. The role is expected to drive modernization efforts, improve network reliability through automation, and influence technical decision-making. While Level 5 sets enterprise-wide strategy and architectural direction, the Network Engineer IV executes high-impact technical initiatives, translates architectural guidance into implementable designs, and mentors lower-level engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
- Four years of directly related exempt work experience may be used to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirement
- Extensive experience leading implementation and optimization of enterprise-class networks
- Strong background designing solutions, executing complex network changes, and driving technical improvements across multi-site environments
- Serves as a senior escalation point for high‑severity incidents and launch-critical network issues
- Experience owning major network projects from design through deployment and stabilization
- Demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, and technically develop Level 2 and Level 3 engineers
- Deep expertise in TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, segmentation, QoS strategies, multicast architecture, and secure connectivity design
- Advanced hands-on experience with core routing and switching platforms, data center fabrics, high-throughput WAN systems, wireless infrastructure, and mission-critical network services
- Expert-level proficiency in dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) including route policy engineering, optimization, traffic steering, and multi-region design
- High proficiency with Cisco enterprise technologies, including advanced switching, data center solutions, and Cisco ACI for fabric-based network architecture
- Significant experience with next-generation firewalls and security platforms (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower), including advanced rule design, segmentation models, and security posture tuning
- Ability to design and implement resilient, redundant, and disaster-tolerant network environments supporting high-availability operations
- Strong automation experience using technologies such as Python, Ansible, PowerShell, or Terraform to improve network consistency, speed, and reliability
- Advanced cloud networking experience integrating Azure/AWS networking into enterprise routing, firewalling, identity systems, and monitoring
- Proficiency with enterprise telemetry tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, packet analysis, advanced monitoring systems) for performance optimization and proactive issue resolution
- Ability to lead full lifecycle network engineering: design, documentation, configuration, deployment, testing, knowledge transfer, and operational transition
- Strong understanding of NAC frameworks and enterprise identity-driven access, including Cisco ISE
- This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SD‑WAN technologies
- Experience in integrating cloud networking (Azure, AWS) into hybrid. environments
- Experience supporting VoIP, unified communications, and real-time QoS strategies
- Network automation/scripting experience (Python, Ansible, PowerShell)
- Familiarity with NAC solutions such as Cisco ISE
- Experience designing, deploying, or operating Cisco ACI fabrics
Responsibilities
- Leads complex projects, modernization efforts, and major infrastructure deployments
- Serves as a senior technical advisor to cross-functional partners and contributes to solution-level architectural discussions
- Mentors Level 3 and below, helping shape technical behaviors, quality standards, and troubleshooting approaches
- Influences network standards, operational practices, and improvement initiatives under the guidance of Level 5 architects
- Communicates effectively with leadership, providing clear technical insights, risk assessments, and solution recommendations
Benefits
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
- Relocation may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
