Network Engineer II

Job Description

Responsible for the design, engineering, deployment, and maintenance of high-availability and secure Enterprise Information Technology network systems and services for our Classified Network Environments. Expected to engineer, implement, and maintain automation technologies and infrastructure to support network hardware, virtual, container based, and commercial cloud hosted environments. Work includes technical planning (cost, capacity, logistics), architecture, design, implementation, configuration management, maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and monitoring of network services and solutions.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for the Engineering of Enterprise Information Technology networking systems and services in support of Engineering, Software Development, and corporate initiatives.
• Work on planning and administration of IT infrastructure to meet ever-changing business requirements and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the services.
• Research and provide recommendations for advanced networking technologies.
• Participate in developing and documenting policies and procedures for consistent infrastructure management, methodologies, and standards.
• Participate in the Software Development Lifecycle and Engineering processes to meet diverse and complex Information Technology needs.
• Develop and apply network management policies and processes through automation and advanced technologies.
• Deploy and maintain enterprise infrastructure network services including configuration management, authentication, licensing, and security services.
• Administer the strategy for the operations and support of the IT network infrastructure.
• Coordinate physical environment usage and planning across geographies (data centers, labs, remote offices).
• Provide input into how costs are measured, tracked, and reported.
• Develop detailed design of hardware and software infrastructure to meet architecture, project development and QOS requirements.
• Administer network hardware and NOS build standards.
• Implement and enforce security policies for protecting data and shared network resources in accordance with established Governance.
• Maintain and enforce the Configuration and Change Management of Enterprise Systems through monitoring, documentation, and internal corporate processes.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Troubleshoot and triage complex problems to avoid extended costly down time and service outages.
• Perform root cause analysis utilizing analytical problem solving to provide long term problem resolution.
• Create key performance indicators and metrics reports.
• Provide cost and chargeback reporting to management and customers based on established costing and charging policies.
• Prepare and present technical content to peers/management/customers.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Polygraph.
• Experience with Cisco OS.
• Certification(s) that meets DoW 8570 Requirements.

#LI-LO1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Experience working in a Classified Network Environment.
  • Experience in related disciplines such as network engineering, change management, integration, configuration/data management.
• Knowledge of security requirements such as DISA STIGs.
• Knowledge of network performance monitoring tools.
• Nexus OS.
• Palo Alto GUI.
• Juniper OS.
• F5 Load-balancers.
• Experience with Cisco IOS.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to the success of small teams through excellent teamwork.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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 Space & Mission Systems 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.