Network Engineer / Secret at Lockheed Martin Palmdale, CA

Fairweather, LLC; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairweather, LLC in Palmdale, California, seeks a network operations specialist for classified infrastructure support. The role requires a Secret clearance with potential Top Secret, RMF familiarity, and extensive experience with TACLANEs, Cisco/Meraki platforms, and firewall management.

The position is on-site full-time with rotating on-call and occasional travel. You will install, maintain, and upgrade hardware across multiple platforms, coordinating with the Classified Network Operations team

Qualifications

• Requires active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.
• Familiar with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience configuring & managing Cisco switches and CUCM.
• Experience with Cisco Call Manager and Jabber.
• Experience with Juniper or Palo Alto Firewalls.
• Minimum 5 years with TACLANEs (KG175s/KG250).
• Physical ability to lift 30 pounds.
• Strong understanding of OSI, IP addressing, and subnetting.
• 5+ years supporting and resolving network issues.
• Ability to communicate with Classified Network Operations team members.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot classified network infrastructure across multiple platforms.
• Support hardware appliances (Cisco switches, Palo Alto, Juniper Firewalls) and type 1 encryption.
• Manage networking tools (Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Call Manager).
• Plan infrastructure upgrades, install, and cabling of network equipment.
• On-site support in Palmdale, CA with rotating on-call and occasional travel.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

DoD RMF

OSI model knowledge

IP addressing & subnetting

Customer-focused support

US Citizenship

Strong communication

On-site readiness

Tools

Cisco switches

Cisco Call Manager (CUCM)

Jabber

Juniper Firewalls

Palo Alto Firewalls

KG175/KG250 TACLANEs

Cisco ISE

Cisco DNA Center

Job description

Basic Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance (with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance)
• Familiar with DoD Risk Management Framework
• Experience with configuration and management of Cisco switches and CUCM
• Experience with Cisco Call Manager and Jabber.
• Experience with configuration and management of Juniper or Palo Alto Firewalls
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with TACLANEs (IE: KG175s/ KG250)
• Candidate must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Confident in OSI model, IP addressing and subnetting
• 5+ years’ experience supporting and resolving network related issues
• Ability to effectively communicate with other Classified Network Operations team members
• Current CompTIA Security+ (or other DoD 8570.01) Certification (or ability to obtain certification)
• Demonstrate ability to provide customer focused support building strong relationships with customers, key stakeholders, clearly communicating requirements.
• US Citizenship

This position is to join the Classified Network Operations Team Supporting LM Aeronautics in Palmdale, California. This position will support classified network infrastructure covering maintenance, troubleshooting and daily operations supporting all lines of business at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, including ADP, F-22 and the Joint Strike Fighter Program (JSF).

The candidate selected will need to be a self-starter, able to work in fast paced environment and display strong communication skills as well as administer and maintain network infrastructure across multiple platforms. They will support day to day maintenance of hardware appliances such as Cisco Switches, Palo Alto and Juniper Firewalls and type 1 encryption. Candidate will support networking tools such as Cisco ISE, Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Call Manager. Also will be responsible for planned infrastructure upgrades, installation and cabling of network equipment.

This position is on-site 4/10A Monday through Thursday in Palmdale, California with rotating on-call support and occasional travel.

Desired Skills

• General knowledge of DISA STIGs and hardening methods
• Experience with support multi-site architecture
• Palo Alto PNCSA or Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS Certification
• Familiar with Software Defined networking (Cisco ACI, Cisco DNA Center, etc)
• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting LAN and WAN connections
• Ability to create and update network diagrams using Microsoft Visio.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.