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Senior Network Engineer

**Job Description**

Join BAE Systems, a global leader in defense, security, and aerospace, where innovation meets impact. BAE Systems offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in the world. If you're passionate about network engineering and want to be part of a team that shapes the future of defense, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

A Mid-Senior Level Network Engineer is needed to join a highly performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology to support a large, complex, fast-paced program. In this position, you will participate in the creation and ongoing maintenance of network documentation ensuring that clear, concise, and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution. You will provide enterprise network support, working closely with the IT service provider teams to ensure customer requirements are considered and supported by the evolving LAN/WAN architecture.

Responsibilities include executing the process for managing information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites in accordance with the System Security Plans for these systems to rapidly and accurately identify and remediate IAVAs. You will propose, design, test, and install capabilities that are new to the environment, and will oversee the development and maintenance of technical data such as rack elevations, installation instructions, and other as-built designs.

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**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ At least 8 years of relevant experience.

+ Must have at least 5 years of in-depth experience with hardware/software from Cisco Systems.

+ Must have at least 5 years of in-depth experience with hardware/software from Palo Alto Systems.

+ Must have experience providing analysis, root cause diagnosis, and troubleshooting for routers, switches, and firewalls.

+ Must have an in-depth understanding of IP subnetting, VLANs and the OSI layers.

+ Must have in-depth experience with various vendor networking products (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).

+ Must have a solid understanding of different physical mediums such as copper and single mode/multimode fiber and physical connector types (RJ11, RJ45, LC, SC, ST, etc.).

+ Must be able to respond to operational issues while off duty, on an on-call basis.

+ Some travel will be required.

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**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.

+ Experience with KG-175 and/or KG-250/KG-255 configuration and deployment.

+ Experience with VINE/GEM One.

+ Experience with SolarWinds or other similar network monitoring applications, configuration and monitoring tools.

+ Experience with VMWare 7 or higher usage and network configuration.

+ Experience with any or all of the following technologies: Cisco, Nexus/ Catalyst/ ASA/ ISR/XE/ ASA/Firepower,ISE, McAfee Sidewinder, Palo Alto, Juniper, F5, IPSEC, NAT, SCP, TFTP, BGP, vPC.

+ Experience with Cisco Call Manager server configuration and troubleshooting with integration of Instant Messaging (IMP), Cisco Meeting Server, Jabber and Unity Voicemail.

+ Managing and upgrading the Cisco Unified Communications and Collaboration infrastructure On Premise.

+ Experience with OLT/PON.

+ Experience with and a basic understanding of TCP MTU/MSS adjustments.

+ Understanding of security using technologies as reverse proxies, cross domain solutions and load balancers.

**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.

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