Sr. Network Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description
Must have at least 10 years related network design/administration experience with 4 or more years of experience specifically supporting law enforcement digital collection systems. The engineer must be well versed with advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices, and network management systems. Also, must have expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network administration and engineering of ELSUR collection systems. Advanced knowledge ELSUR and legal requirements for collection systems and the ability to apply the knowledge to identify relevant network hardware, software, and other equipment. The engineer is responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) infrastructure to support ELSUR collection systems. Provides network engineering operational ELSUR support and development for a broad range of network systems and environment, including the full system engineering lifecycle, and requirements analysis (configure, test, evaluation, maintenance, integration, and installation). The engineer shall focus on network and security technologies, ELSUR operational support, and projects that impact cross-functional aspects of the ELSUR collection enterprise. This position shall also require the evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of current and emerging networking security technologies, products, and services that could impact ELSUR digital collection.

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Analyzes/maintains/administers LAN/WAN systems that support digital collection systems, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices. Resolves interoperability problems to obtain operations across all collection platforms, including email, file transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing, etc. Configures systems to user and ELSUR functional requirements. Performs various tests and documents results. Provides technical support and troubleshooting to ELSUR collection system users and administrators. Plans network layout design for ELSUR collection systems. May administer network security, perform database administration, supervise and direct the work of lower level contractor personnel, and serve as technical team or Task Lead (in lieu of the Contract PM). In-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN communications, network hardware, such as Cisco routers, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways, firewalls, and encryption devices (i.e., Micro, Flex, and Gig E TACLANEs) supporting ELSUR collection systems. Requires experience with network tools, such as What’s Up Gold, Cisco’s Tetration and Identity Service Engine (ISE). The engineer shall also have an in-depth knowledge of routing protocol such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) in order to efficiently and effectively transport ELSUR across the system. Demonstrates a strong understanding and practical experience with technologies such as Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and traffic engineering and how to apply this understanding to support ELSUR digital collection systems. Also desirable to have thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in managing help desk, network troubleshooting, and support, as well as active directory enterprise, network management software and tool suites (i.e., MS SharePoint, NetIQ, Nagios, and Multi Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG)). Knowledge of or certification in one or more specific applications or processes may be required, depending on job assignment. In addition, requires competence in systems analysis and technical writing to support SOPs.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, with 10 or more years of work experience. Cisco certifications, for example, CCNA, or CCNP are highly preferred.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Requires experience with network tools, such as What’s Up Gold, Cisco’s Tetration and Identity Service Engine (ISE).

The engineer shall also have an in-depth knowledge of routing protocol such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) in order to efficiently and effectively transport ELSUR across the system. Demonstrates a strong understanding and practical experience with technologies such as Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS), Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), and traffic engineering and how to apply this understanding to support ELSUR digital collection systems.

Also desirable to have thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in managing help desk, network troubleshooting, and support, as well as active directory enterprise, network management software and tool suites (i.e., MS SharePoint, NetIQ, Nagios, and Multi Router Traffic Grapher (MRTG)). Knowledge of or certification in one or more specific applications or processes may be required, depending on job assignment. In addition, requires competence in systems analysis and technical writing to support SOPs.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.

Job Ident #: 122099BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

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Job Info

Location

Quantico, Virginia, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs