Network Engineer, Principal Specialist, Goleta, CA Onsite

RTX•Goleta, CA

1d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer, Principal Specialist will support classified network infrastructure at Raytheon/RTX locations, focusing on installation, maintenance, support, and monitoring. The role is based onsite in Goleta, California, in classified SAP computing areas, and requires an active U.S. Secret clearance. Relocation support may be available to applicants who qualify under company policy. The engineer will maintain voice and data networks, configure and troubleshoot network hardware and software, create and maintain technical documentation, monitor network performance, and coordinate third-party maintenance and vendor support. The position also involves network planning and design, solving networking problems in tactical environments, and mentoring and sharing knowledge with the technical team. Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be needed.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and/or intrusion detection systems, including software upgrades.
Active, in-scope, transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility for the clearance.
Ability to work onsite in classified computing areas.
Ability to work with general supervision and follow established procedures.

Nice To Haves

Security+ certification within 6 months and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification within a year are desired.
Cisco ISE experience with 802.1X, SolarWinds, and experience setting up client-server environments for government networks.
Experience with current cabling and fiber standards.
Experience with access control lists, security posture, and vendor best practices.
Visio diagramming and design capabilities.
1–2 years of experience with network management software.
Willingness and availability to travel domestically as needed.
Knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting encryption devices.
Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communication.
Experience with IP telephony, NTP servers, GemOne, and SolarWinds.
Ability to work under time constraints.
Experience with classified computing, STIG compliance, and network refreshes.
Current and active U.S. Top Secret Department of Defense security clearance.

Responsibilities

Organize inter-team communication and document network details to support project growth.
Maintain the smooth operation of voice and data networks.
Plan, evaluate, coordinate, install, and reconfigure hardware and software for voice and data communications networks.
Develop technical expertise in network hardware and software interconnection, including switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, and encryptors.
Maintain network management software platforms.
Propose and configure communications solutions that address current usage and future needs, optimize costs, and account for redundancy and required uptime.
Prepare or ensure the availability of network documentation, including operating instructions, technical diagrams, and other materials; create documentation where none exists.
Monitor and analyze networks to support short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
Coordinate third-party network equipment maintenance and vendor support.
Design networks, including selection of hardware and software, hierarchical architecture, and consideration of geographical limitations.
Work with program engineers to resolve networking problems in tactical environments.
Support the technical team’s performance and capability through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
Work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Work with general supervision and follow established procedures.