Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our team in Tobyhanna, PA! In this position, you will be part of a MAG Engineering Team that plans, develops, analyzes, integrates, maintains, troubleshoots, and enhances large complex network communication systems consisting of routers, switches, firewalls, SATCOM and cellular equipment, tactical communications, mesh networks, servers, mini computers, etc. as well the physical and logical components that integrate these systems together. Daily customer interaction within government facilities will be typical.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to network design requirements, capacity management, and detailed equipment engineering layouts for potential network expansion tasks
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, firewalls, switches, VoIP and DOD COMSEC devices including HAIPE KG-175D/G/X, as well as management platforms for these devices.
• Assist with maintenance of testbed and test environment (network emulators, load generators and associated with equipment).
• Write and/or review test plans, test procedures, installation procedures and perform testing. Validate network device (router, switch, firewall) configurations against STIG requirements, propose and implement fixes.
• Travel to sites to install/configure/test upgrades.
• Implement and troubleshoot connections to WAN services.
• Provide technical support to process of service moves/adds and changes.
• Engage with the vendor community to research solutions to new/ongoing challenges, communicate proposed solutions internally, and develop detailed specifications for purchases.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Possesses extensive working knowledge and experience in IP- and Ethernet-based protocols and communications systems.
• Possesses network/application level troubleshooting skills to identify and correct issues
• Ability to write clear and complete test and installation procedures.
• Must be able to work in a lab or field environment.
• Minimum of 25% CONUS & OCONUS travel required.
• Experience with performing STIG validation or equivalent on network devices.

The minimum years of related experience required: 6 years of experience required.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.

Other

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance or possess an active Secret Clearance.

Desired Requirements

• Experience with implementing and troubleshooting the integration of network devices into a PKI for authenticating management and/or VPN access a plus. 
• Experience with implementing and troubleshooting the integration of 802.1x and EAP in a wired access LAN a plus .
• Experience using and administering Solarwinds Orion network management tools a plus.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting HAIPE encryptors a plus. 
• Basic Windows and/or Linux sysadmin skills a plus. 
• Knowledge and experience with packet capture tools and protocol analysis a plus.
• Familiarity with SATCOM payload planning, monitoring and control systems a plus.
• Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Certification, or Cisco CCNP certification and/or Network Certification CE is a plus.

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

Company Policy

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Click below for the “EEO is The Law” and “Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination” supplement posters.

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