Network Engineer - Network Telecommunications

Telecommunications Networking Engineer

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are looking for an experienced Telecommunications Networking Engineer who takes pride in their work, enjoys leading efforts, and making a difference for our customers. This individual will be part of a team responsible for designing, executing, monitoring, and performing O&M on network solutions that provide maximum uptime. The team will design system configurations, document and manage the pre-installation and testing of networks, and perform upgrades to hardware and software. Flexible hours / flex schedules will be considered.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills The Network Engineer must have all of the following education, experience, and skills:

• Bachelors' degree (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated 15 years on-the-job competencies in engineering, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting in the Network Telecommunication field with diverse hands-on experience including all of the following:
• Routing, switching, load balancer and firewalls
• Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) design
• Routing Protocols (i.e. OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP)
• Gateway Redundancy Protocols (i.e. HSRP, VRRP, and GLRP)
• Multicast, STP, VTP, Virtual LAN's and Trunking (VLAN's)
• Firewalls, ACL, IPSec Tunnels, and Crypto
• Implementing solutions using various networking vendors such as Cisco and Juniper; and
• Demonstrated hands on experience working with Cisco's Digital Network Architecture Center (DNAc) or equivalent; and
• Demonstrated hands on experience working with network intrusion detection systems such as SNORT or equivalent; and
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience working with Software Defined Networking (SDN) technology and vendor (e.g. Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)) along with engineering, designing, configuring, and implementing experience with cloud technology; and
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with Network Management (e.g. Cisco Security Manager, Cisco Prime, etc.), Network Monitoring (e.g. HP Openview etc.), and Network Access (e.g. TACACS, etc.); and
• Demonstrated extensive experience implementing remote access VPNs such as Cisco AnyConnect; and
• Demonstrated experience with scripting languages, such as: JINJA, Python, YAML.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills It is desired that the Network Engineer have demonstrated on-the-job experience in the following areas:

• 20 years on-the-job engineering, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting and resolving problems with different firewall technologies (e.g. Cisco ASA, McAfee G2, etc.)
• Network Security technologies (e.g. IBM IDS/IPS, McAfee IPS, etc.)
• Adopting and implementing new technologies
• Troubleshooting and resolving network DDoS attack
• Engineering, designing, configuring, and implementing experience with cloud environments
• Collaborate with other IT disciplines (e.g. Storage, Platform, Middleware, and Application) to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
• SONET, ATM, MPLS, POS, and Multicast
• Experience working with different network security vendors such as Cisco (ASA 5585's, SSS0's, multi-context, and clustered) and Microsoft G2 Sidewinder

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.