Principal Network Engineer - Full-time Onsite

BAE Systems; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 115,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves developing and maintaining advanced network systems that support critical missions. You will be at the forefront of technology, utilizing Software Defined Networking and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver excellence. With a commitment to protecting those who protect us, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security while enjoying a flexible work environment. If you have a passion for networking and problem-solving, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Network Engineering with a strong desire to deliver excellence.
• Knowledge of network protocols and expertise in Layer 2/3 networking.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Network Engineers to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Provide operational support for large-scale network infrastructures.

Skills

Network Engineering

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Network Protocols

SDN Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Wireshark

Ansible

Juniper Networks

Cisco Equipment

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 develop tomorrow's technology today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. Join us.

Our flexible work environment offers you a chance to change the world without sacrificing your personal life. We prioritize our customers, exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be part of? Build your career with BAE Systems.

Role Overview

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

Join BAE Systems' Platform Engineering group as a Network Engineer, deploying, monitoring, and maintaining core/spine, aggregation/leaf, firewall, and multi-site routing. You'll implement robust, standardized, and advanced technological solutions, setting the foundation for future operations.

As a Network Engineer, you'll utilize the latest Software Defined Networking (SDN) via automation to support growing IT and Data Center service needs. You'll work within the SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) group and collaborate across teams including Core Services, DevOps, Security, and IT Operations to achieve project goals. At BAE Systems, we evolve with technology, offering endless opportunities to stay at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver Excellence: Collaborate with Network Engineers and SREs to ensure seamless service delivery.
2. Innovate and Implement: Bring service methodologies from concept to execution.
3. Problem Solving: Use analytical skills for troubleshooting and network optimization.
4. Measurement and Monitoring: Measure KPIs to enable continuous improvement.
5. Support Infrastructure: Provide operational support for large-scale network infrastructures.
6. Communicate and Collaborate: Work with cross-functional teams to complete tasks.
7. Experience: Several years of experience with Juniper Networks or Cisco equipment, OS functions, and security hardening.
8. Physical Requirements: Ability to move, rack, and install physical equipment (up to 50 lbs).

This role requires onsite work at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time due to the need for in-person collaboration.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DOD Secret clearance (investigation within 5 years)
• Minimum 5 years of Network Engineering experience
• Strong desire to deliver excellence and meet user needs
• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SMTP, NFS, DHCP, DNS, FTP, Telnet, SSH)
• Expertise in Layer 2/3 networking, including VLANs, STP, VxLAN, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
• Understanding of the OSI model
• Knowledge of SDN and service lifecycle management
• Experience applying DISA STIGs and resolving security vulnerabilities
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to obtain a Security clearance within 90 days

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

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

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: $115,779 - $196,825 (market-based, dependent on qualifications)

Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, parental and military leave, and recognition programs.

Position Details

Principal Network Engineer - Full-time, Onsite

Job ID: 112548BR

BAE Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.