Network Engineer I

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. 

• 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 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 dayseach normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

• 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 Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. 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. 
• Experience with Cisco OS.
• Must be able to obtain certification(s) that meets DoW 8570 Requirements.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. 

Preferred Skills and Education

• 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.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

Benefits Information

• Sector: Space & Mission Systems
• Job Category: Engineering & Technology
• Salary Min Point: 64926
• Salary Max Point: 110374
• Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
• Career Level: Entry level
• Travel Percentage: 10%
• Shift: 1st Shift
• U.S. Person Required: Yes
• Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Top Secret/SCI
• Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
• Country: United States
• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes