Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network EngineerBeyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer supporting TOS II, at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The Network Engineer will work as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining the United States Air Force Test Operations efforts at AEDC.This position requires occasional scheduled extended hours and/or weekend work to meet critical contractual requirements and occasional unscheduled night or weekend support in emergency situations.The individual hired for this position will function as a Senior Network Engineer supporting test operations, system/maintenance engineering, and/or design engineering for computer networks used for real-time data acquisition systems and/or facility control systems in one or more of the various AEDC test facilities. The networks involved are critical to ensuring facility data acquisition and control systems are available and adequate to meet test mission requirements. Core responsibilities of this role include providing the engineering support required for the design, configuration, cyber security configuration and maintenance of these critical test facility networks.Network Engineers at AEDC are critical to the execution of the test mission. Specifically, duties for this position include:Architect, implement, and manage complex network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and performanceLead the development of network system requirements, including the preparation of engineering studies, reports, and design calculationsConfigure network systems to meet and exceed DoD cybersecurity requirements and protocols.Provide critical support for test facility network systems, both in preparation for and during active operationsDevelop and execute system verification and validation test plans to ensure network integrity and performanceOversee the full lifecycle of network hardware and software, from evaluation and procurement to system maintenance and decommissioningDrive the automation of network tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual interventionAct as a primary point of contact for troubleshooting complex network outages and performance issues to minimize downtimeMentor and provide technical leadership to other engineering staff, establishing best practices and common work processesDevelop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network architecture, including concept sketches, layouts, and material estimatesIt is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policyPerform other related duties as requiredBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree focusing in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering10 years of experienceIn lieu of Bachelor's degree 14 years of experience in Network EngineeringMust be able to obtain and maintain security clearance and access to DoD network and computer systemsCurrent U. S. Citizenship requiredPreferred Qualifications:10+ years of proven, hands-on experience in network engineering and architectureAdvanced, practical knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), firewalls, and VPNsExperience with computer-aided design/computer-aided engineering (CAD/CAE) toolsProfessional certifications such as CCNA, or CCNPDemonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and solve challenging analytical problems.Excellent oral and written communication skillsActive DoD secret or higher-level security clearanceCurrent CompTIA Security+ certificationWhat We Offer:Competitive salariesContinuing education assistanceMultiple healthcare benefits packages401K with employer matchingPaid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday scheduleU.S. Citizenship is required. At this time BNH will not sponsor any applicants for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position.The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations and refers to the amount BNH is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time jobs will be adjusted based upon the number of hours agreed to work.$123,000 - $180,000 / year at location Arnold AFB, TNBNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.