Network Engineer, Principal Specialist, El Segundo, CA Onsite

RTX•El Segundo, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Specialist Network Engineer will support classified network infrastructure at Raytheon/RTX locations, ensuring the smooth operation of voice and data networks. The role involves installing, maintaining, supporting, monitoring, and analyzing network infrastructure in classified computing areas at the El Segundo, California site. The position works in SAP areas and requires an active, transferable U.S. Secret security clearance before the start date. The employee must be willing to apply for a Top Secret clearance after starting; relocation support may be available to eligible applicants under company policy. The engineer will coordinate network details across teams, maintain clear documentation, and support network planning and designs for government and defense-oriented programs. The position works with network hardware and software, including switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, and encryptors, and collaborates with program engineers to resolve networking problems in tactical environments. The role also contributes to team performance through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing. The position is onsite and may require work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as well as domestic travel as needed.

Requirements

A 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.
An active, in-scope, transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to work with general supervision and follow established procedures.
Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

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 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.
Experience with 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 DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintain the smooth operation of voice and data networks.
Plan, evaluate, coordinate, install, and reconfigure hardware and software for data and voice communications networks.
Develop technical expertise in network hardware and software interconnections, including switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, and encryptors.
Maintain network management software platforms.
Propose and configure solutions that address current and future communications needs, optimize cost savings, and account for redundancy and required network uptime.
Prepare, maintain, and create network documentation, including operational instructions and technical diagrams.
Monitor and analyze networks to support short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
Coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment and work with vendors to obtain support.
Design networks, including hardware and software selection, hierarchical architecture, and geographic limitations.
Work with program engineers to resolve networking problems in tactical environments.
Support team performance through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
Coordinate inter-team communication and document network details to support project growth.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Relocation support for eligible applicants
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage