Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our technology-based program team supporting a key government customer. This program delivers engineering services for a existing large, multi-vendor, secure network infrastructure that is constantly evolving through the use and implementation of core infrastructure, firewalls and network analytics. In addition to being part of this team, this candidate will also play a crucial role in delivering individual, value-added network design and configuration services to a sub-organization that utilizes data center hosted servers, internal cloud platforms, virtualized applications utilizing containers and high-speed storage systems.

• Candidates will have experience with the following:
  • A variety of network technologies and solution architectures, and a full working knowledge of the OSI model, routing protocols and their application to layer 3 device configurations.
  • Providing technical guidance and direction for TCP/IP transport network design and engineering, network routing protocols, and advanced virtual network technologies.
  • Optimizing network system performance, along with performing upgrades to insure high availability and resolve issues that arise.
  • Assessing network engineering technologies.
  • Identifying INFOSEC requirements, and security best practices
  • Managing relationships with device vendors and manufacturers, as well as acting as a liaison between the customer technical resources and external expertise.
• Candidates will ideally have a strong skillset with the following:
  • Juniper QFX-series switches, JunOS
  • Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, Firepower devices, ASAs, IOS, NXOS
  • Automation, Knowledge Management, and Management/Monitoring tools, to include HPNA, Ansible, JIRA, Confluence and Python

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate poly
• Must be able to work on site 100% of the time
• Candidates shall have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (CS), Information Systems, or Network Engineering and at least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience in network (LAN/WAN) configuration, monitoring, security, and protection.
• Or the individual shall have five (5) years of full time computer science work that can be substituted for the Bachelor' s degree and at least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience in network (LAN/WAN) configuration, monitoring, security, and protection.
• IAT Level II Certification Required

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.