Network Engineer (Expert)

BAE Systems•Herndon, VA

4d•$149,603 - $254,317•Onsite

About The Position

BAE SYSTEMS is looking for experienced Network Engineers to join a high-visibility team in support of a top government customer. Positions at this level are responsible for performing moderately complex network designs; performing upgrades to limited segments of the network, and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree are preferred with a minimum of eleven (11) year’s relevant experience
In depth knowledge of network architecture, design, and implementation
In depth knowledge of specific network technologies such as routing and switching
Familiar with routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, ISIS
Familiar with switching protocols such as STP, LACP, VTP
In depth knowledge of network automation
Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Experience with creating technical documentation such as designs, implementation plans, and technical notes
Ability to brief designs to review boards
Knowledge in deploying MPLS networks
Ability to learn, understand and implement new technologies
Independent learner with a proven ability to master complex technical concepts through self-study and practice

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of theory and practice underlying satellite and LAN/WAN network operations.
Working knowledge of the CIO's policies and procedures relating to the design, upgrading, and operating and maintaining their network.
Working knowledge of their Communications and Information Security policies and practices.
Project planning and management skills, including scope of work, time estimation, and resource assignment.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts/theories for various projects.
Strong interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate and create consensus.
Problem Solving — identifying problems and reviewing known implement solutions.
Ability to utilize basic network analysis tools to resolve routine network performance problems.
Ability to provide basic explanation of technical procedures and processes clearly and accurately to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to draft requirements documents, correspondence and procedures in accordance with policies.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

With limited guidance, performs routine to moderately complex network upgrades.
Reviews user requests for upgrades or additions to the network to assess impact on network performance and provides advice and guidance on the most practical technical approach to meeting user requirements.
Plans upgrades to existing network configurations, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being upgraded and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance.
Prepare technical proposals for presentation to the customer's engineering review boards for upgrading existing technologies.
With limited guidance, performs moderately complex O&M activities.
Utilize network analysis tools to identify performance problems in the network.
Follow troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels.
Assist senior technical staff in preparing troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels.
With limited guidance, performs moderately complex network designs using existing technology.
Plans network configurations for integration into the network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance.
Prepare technical proposals for presentation to the 's engineering review boards to add new technologies to the network.