Network Engineer - Senior Level

BAE Systems • Sterling, VA

108d • $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. We are looking for experienced Network Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology with containerized solutions and orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government.

Requirements

• Minimum of eleven (11) years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
• Skills in TCP/IP transport network design and engineering.
• Experience with network routing protocols and advanced virtual networking technologies.
• Ability to perform upgrades and routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).
• Knowledge of INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.
• Experience with complex configuration management techniques for managing network systems.
• Understanding of network operating and maintenance concepts for troubleshooting LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and VoIP.
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS, including switching, routing, segment routing, and other technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Variety of network technologies and solution architectures.
• Broad understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the networking field.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts.
• Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare).
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Knowledge of security best practices and implementing firewalls and perimeter security measures including VPN technologies.
• Experience with continuous integration, test automation, and/or SecDevOps on iterative development projects.
• Familiarity with Agile Development methodologies.
• Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering services for network infrastructure.
• Support sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices and data center hosted servers.
• Manage multi-Cloud services and virtualized applications.
• Implement network infrastructure engineering services including core infrastructure, voice and video engineering.
• Conduct field engineering and application management for networks.
• Perform network analytics, manage firewalls, and network access controls.
• Ensure bandwidth service delivery.

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 and paid holidays.
• Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree