Network Engineer (Senior)

BAE SystemsHerndon, VA
84d$130,355 - $221,603

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 network engineer will work in a team environment supporting the customer and numerous mission partners in building, design networks, configuring and deploying various networking equipment throughout the lifecycle of routers, switches, firewalls, etc. Most of the networking gear is part of the Cisco family, working with Cisco script, however, there will be projects that involve Juniper and encryptor support. The network engineer will be involved in troubleshooting any issues that arise during implementation. The individual in this role reviews all incoming requirements for feasibility of implementation on existing network infrastructure. This involves working with an ITSM PM tool, ServiceNow, to manage projects, project tasks, setting deliverables and timelines; putting design and project work through engineering lifecycle and review boards. The individual will be working with optical teams to ensure smooth circuit transitions. The selected candidate uses network management applications to answer questions concerning what is actually deployed in the network, analysis of existing utilization to assess likely impact to user experience or application performance. Being able to work with our workflow application Service Now, network analyzer, and performance tool such as NetIM are required.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in related fields.
  • Bachelor's Degree (advanced degrees can substitute for years of experience).
  • CCNA or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with Cisco networking equipment.
  • Working knowledge of the OSI model layers 1 through 3.
  • Understanding of 802.1q VLAN tagging.
  • Understanding of different media types (RJ-45, MMF, SMF).

Nice To Haves

  • Knowledge of the various members of the IC.
  • Experience with Juniper networking equipment.
  • Experience with HAIPE encryptors.
  • Ability to work independently to uncover and resolve issues.
  • Experience with ServiceNow.
  • Experience with network analyzers.
  • Experience with network performance tools.

Responsibilities

  • Support the customer and mission partners in building and designing networks.
  • Configure and deploy various networking equipment throughout the lifecycle.
  • Troubleshoot issues that arise during implementation.
  • Review incoming requirements for feasibility of implementation on existing network infrastructure.
  • Manage projects and project tasks using ServiceNow.
  • Set deliverables and timelines for projects.
  • Work with optical teams to ensure smooth circuit transitions.
  • Use network management applications to analyze network deployment and utilization.

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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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