Network Engineer, Mid-Level

BAE Systems•Hill AFB, UT

3d•$107,359 - $182,510•Onsite

About The Position

Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for a Mid-Level Network Engineer to work on our network team. The selected candidate will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation.

Requirements

HS diploma and 16+ years of related experience, or BS/BA and 12+ years of related experience, or MA/MS with 10+ years of related experience
Related experience should be in network engineering, design, configuration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades
Communicate effectively with internal and external resources necessary to successfully complete assignments or projects
Proactively manage and prioritize multiple related projects, assignments, timelines, milestones, and follow-up communications
Troubleshoot and resolve daily support tickets, including end-user support via phone, email, and remote control
Utilize DISA STIG checklists to assess and document compliance
Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date.
Requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance for this position.
Requires US citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.

Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and optimize enterprise‑grade routing and switching platforms (e.g., Cisco IOS/NX‑OS, Juniper, Arista)
Implement and manage firewalls, VPN solutions, network segmentation, and Zero‑Trust security principles
Design, document, and maintain LAN/WAN architectures, including redundancy, load balancing, and failover strategies
Interpret and apply government security frameworks such as RMF, ACAS, HBSS/Trellix, and IAVM bulletins
Conduct root‑cause analysis for complex network issues and provide long‑term corrective actions
Utilize network monitoring and performance‑analysis tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark) to ensure reliability and availability
Automate network tasks through scripting (PowerShell, Python, Ansible) to improve efficiency and reduce manual work
Manage change‑control processes, documentation standards, and configuration baselines in compliance‑driven environments
Collaborate effectively with system administrators, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and program managers on integrated technical efforts
Support lifecycle operations such as patching, version upgrades, hardware refresh, and secure de‑provisioning of legacy network components
Demonstrate hands‑on proficiency with identity and directory services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP), including troubleshooting and integration
Apply STIG compliance to network devices (Cisco IOS/NX‑OS, switches, routers, firewalls) and validate adherence through automated or manual scanning
Maintain accuracy and completeness of operational documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and CMDB records
Demonstrate structured, logical troubleshooting methodology using logs, packet captures, and telemetry data
Operate effectively under mission‑critical conditions with competing priorities, providing clear communication during outages or escalations
Research emerging trends, techniques, methods, and current best practices
Any other duties as assigned