Principal Network Engineer - Full-time Onsite

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Network Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in implementing cutting-edge technology solutions. This position offers the chance to work on advanced networking systems that support national security. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver excellence and innovate in a flexible work environment. With a commitment to employee growth and a mission to protect those who protect us, this role promises a fulfilling career in a dynamic field. If you're passionate about technology and ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering with a focus on troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of network protocols and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver seamless service delivery as part of a Network Engineering team.
• Implement SDN solutions and optimize network performance.

Skills

Network Engineering

Troubleshooting

TCP/IP

VLANs

OSI Model

SDN

Security Compliance

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Security+ Certification

Tools

Wireshark

Ansible

Job description

Job Description

See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit, and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

Embark on a journey of innovation with BAE Systems' Platform Engineering group, where we seek a Network Engineer to deploy, monitor, and maintain core/spine, aggregation/leaf, firewall, and multi-site routing. In this role, you will implement robust, repeatable, standardized, and advanced technological solutions, addressing today's needs while laying the foundation for future operations.

As a Network Engineer, you will implement the latest in Software Defined Networking (SDN) via automation to support growing IT and Data Center service needs. You will work on resolving existing problems with an eye towards future technological needs. Network Engineers work within the SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) group and collaborate with Cross-capability teams including Core Services, DevOps, Security, and IT Operations to achieve project objectives. At BAE Systems, we don't just use technology; we evolve with it, offering endless opportunities to stay at the forefront of the technological curve.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver Excellence: Work in a team of Network Engineers and SREs to ensure seamless, continuous service delivery.
2. Innovate and Implement: From concept to execution, bring service methodologies to life.
3. Be the Problem Solver: Demonstrate strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to network optimization and incident response.
4. Measurement and Monitoring: Instrument and measure key performance indicators of the production environment to enable continuous improvement.
5. Support the Infrastructure: Provide primary operational support and engineering for multiple large-scale network infrastructures.
6. Communicate and Collaborate: Coordinate with cross-team members to complete tasks.
7. Experience: Multiple years' experience with Juniper Networks or Cisco networking equipment, operating system functions, and security hardening.
8. Physical: Ability to move, rack, stack, and install physical equipment by lifting up to 50 lbs.

Note: This role requires in-person collaboration and will be performed full-time onsite at a BAE Systems facility.

Join us. Be part of a team that's not just building technology but defining the future. At BAE Systems, your work is more than a job - it's a journey in innovation. Apply now and propel your career into a future.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Clearance: Active DOD Secret clearance (investigation within 5 years)
• Experience: 5+ years in Network Engineering
• Enthusiasm: A desire to deliver excellence and focus on meeting user needs
• Networking Protocols: Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, NFS, DHCP, DNS, FTP, Telnet, and SSH
• Technological: Expertise in Layer 2/3 networking, including VLANs, STP, VxLAN, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
• Architecture: Fundamental understanding of the OSI model
• Infrastructure Automation: Understanding of SDN and service lifecycle management
• Security: Experience applying DISA STIGs and resolving security vulnerabilities
• Problem Solving: Proactive approach to performance issues
• Compliance: Security+ or equivalent, or ability to obtain within 90 days

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited university
• Certifications in Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, or Cisco technologies
• Experience with protocol analyzers/sniffers like Wireshark
• Knowledge of fabric networking solutions, including VxLAN, EVPN, and other SDN approaches
• Experience with multi-vendor environments (Juniper, Palo Alto, F5, Cisco, etc.)
• Experience with network automation platforms like Ansible
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and drawing tools

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115,779 - $196,825

Note: Salaries depend on various factors including skills, education, experience, and market conditions.

Employee Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision insurance, health savings accounts, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, sick leave, recognition awards, and other perks.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leader in defense, aerospace, and security solutions, delivering innovative products and services worldwide. Working here means contributing to national security through breakthrough technology and making a global impact.