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Network Engineer_Network Ops Center

**Job Description**

At BAE Systems, we believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find here. Join us as our team develops, maintains, and protects the latest technology that directly aids in the defense of national security.

As part of our team, you ll be joining a diverse group of driven professionals who are modernizing legacy infrastructure and applications as part of a no fail mission, all the while protecting systems with the most-current cybersecurity practices. With us, you ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

We are looking for Network Engineers of all levels (junior to senior) to support a Network Operations Center (NOC) and add their skills to our team supporting a classified customer in the Intelligence Community. In this role, you willrecord,track,andreportnetworkfaultstoensureawareness andoversight, includingproblemresolution; providenetworkmanagementservicestoachieve statedperformancemeasures(quality,latency,availability);coordinaterepair/recoveryactivitiesexecutedtoresolvetroubleticketandoutagesituations; and provide 24/7automatedmonitoringofnetworks.This is an exciting and dynamic job opportunity where you ll not only work on an important project, but help advance the U.S mission to protect our Nation and partners.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Bachelor's or Master s Degree(s)

+ Bachelor's or Master's Degree(s)

+ Demonstrated experience working in or managing a Network Operations Center

+ Proficiency analyzing cyber-attacks, with a deep understanding of attack classifications, stages, system/application vulnerabilities, and compliance with policies and procedures

+ Extensive knowledge of network topologies, protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, ICMP, HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, SMTP, SMB), and experience with tools/systems including AWS, Cisco, Splunk SIEM, Splunk Forwarders, IDS/IPS, VMware, SSL Decryption, proxy and DLP operations, Windows and Linux based endpoints

+ Expertise in recordkeeping and reporting

+ Expertise in virtualization technologies for implementation of solutions

+ Ability to support customer core hours and provide off-hours emergency support, as needed

+ Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods

+ Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, both in a team and as an individual contributor

+ High degree of initiative, creativity, and technical ability

+ Ability to identify issues and implement corrective actions

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Information Technology or Engineer Bachelor's or Master s Degree(s)

+ Experience leading and managing a team of junior network professionals

+ Relevant certifications, to includeCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or relevant DoDM 8140.03 AIM / AIT III qualified certifications

**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.

**Network Engineer_Network Ops Center**

**131271BR**

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