Network Engineer (Expert)

BAE Systems•Sterling, VA
•$146,670 - $249,330

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking experienced Network Engineers to support a technology-based program for a key government customer. The program delivers engineering services for network infrastructure and enterprise computing infrastructure, including endpoint devices, data-center-hosted servers, multi-cloud services, virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise computing work includes modern application technologies, containerized solutions, and orchestrated workflows operating on customer premises and through remote cloud services. Network engineering work includes core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls, and bandwidth service delivery. The role supports a fast-paced, challenging, and high-profile government program. The position requires substantial network engineering experience, including work with commercial cloud providers, Linux systems, network equipment, VPNs, commercial messaging applications, and Android tablets. The engineer must be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently, including after hours and on weekends when called in for support.

Requirements

  • At least 11 years of experience as a Network Engineer.
  • Experience with commercial cloud service providers such as Google Cloud, Azure, or AWS, including building VPCs with Linux virtual machines, configuring them as network appliances, and securing them to meet cybersecurity standards.
  • Experience configuring and hardening Linux operating systems in cloud and physical environments.
  • Experience configuring and hardening network equipment, including firewalls, switches, routers, and intrusion prevention systems.
  • Experience working with commercial VPNs.
  • Experience working with commercial messaging applications and Android tablet devices.
  • Ability to work independently to troubleshoot and resolve issues after hours and on weekends.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience deploying CNGA internet network infrastructure and a thorough understanding of the customer's mission.
  • Working knowledge and expertise with the customer's core appliances, services, and networks.
  • Experience with cryptography equipment.
  • A bachelor's or master's degree in one or more relevant disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering services for network infrastructure supporting a key government customer.
  • Support enterprise computing infrastructure, including endpoint devices, data-center-hosted servers, multi-cloud services, virtualized applications, and storage systems.
  • Configure and harden cloud and physical Linux systems, including Linux virtual machines used as network appliances.
  • Configure and harden network equipment, including firewalls, switches, routers, and intrusion prevention systems.
  • Work with commercial VPNs, commercial messaging applications, and Android tablet devices.
  • Independently troubleshoot and resolve issues, including after-hours and weekend call-in support.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
  • 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, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
  • Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
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