Network Design Engineer (Access)

Network Design Engineer (Access)Job Description BAE Systems, a top ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of War, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of War, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. 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 looking for a Network Design Engineer (Access) to support an IC program delivering network support to the customers various wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs). The Design Engineer (Access) will support the customer's various WAN and LAN networks, in providing network design, upgrades and config support to the architecture team; act as subject matter expert in WAN and LAN technologies and vendors; support customer's intra- and inter- net and other data communications systems or segments of networked system; and by Providing tiered support as required. The Network Design Engineer responsibilities will include:Design and improve overall MPLS network architecture and network services. Maintain relevant technical documentation.Develop secure network designs including configurations that align with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and enterprise policies. Obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) for new devices, software, and capabilities.Perform lab equipment, software, application, and network services solution evaluation, testing, integration with NMS, and security certification.Evaluate new network technologies, solutions, and services.Interpret customer requirements and apply industry standard design approaches for service delivery. Fully document designs with diagrams, bill of materials, cabling sheets, configurations, ability to brief designsProvide technical expertise to Operations engineers and technicians, supporting fault isolation and resolution. Solve tough problems with innovative and scalable solutions.Configuring and troubleshooting Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic optimization to maximize bandwidth usage.Support Tier-4 production troubleshooting and develop pro-active network analysis solution of Operation team.Leverage complex network analysis tools to identify and predict problems in the network and aid in the post-mortem analysis of network anomalies.Required Education, Experience, & SkillsMust have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master's and 10 years, bachelor's and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.Juniper certification or training: JNCIA, JNCIP, and JNCIE.Experience in developing and implementing methodologies for analysis, testing, and support of CAN/LAN and WAN networks.Familiar with firewalls and network timing.Experience with network equipment and solution rolls out, as well as engineering documentationExperience with operations and maintenance activities of MPLS networks, MPLS VPN services.Experience using complex network analysis tools to identify and correct problems in the network while maintaining logs and records associated with reported problems or situations.Knowledge of routing and switching protocols and the ability to demonstrate knowledge through briefings and documentation. Extensive BGP experience a plus.Excellent organizational and follow through skills.Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.Detail oriented with problem-solving skills.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.