Network Engineer

$102,200 - $173,700/Yr

Disability Solutions - Huntsville, AL

Part-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions (IDS) business is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support both internal research and development projects and the delivery of innovative DoD customer solutions. The position will be central in the refinement and execution of the company's Data Centricity technology roadmap to advance our strategic position to win business, disrupt competition, and accelerate successful execution of customer mission objectives. The selected individual will design, implement, and manage our customer's network infrastructures. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure reliable connectivity, optimal performance, and security of network systems. This position will report directly to the IDS Lead Software Engineer and will be a member of the IDS innovation team. The role will be based at one of our BAE regional offices and may require travel to customer locations. Specific responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: designing and planning network infrastructures based on client requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security; deploying and configuring network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers using industry standards and best practices; monitoring network performance and troubleshooting issues to ensure uptime, performance optimization, and proactive resolution of network incidents; implementing and maintaining network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems to protect against security threats and vulnerabilities; ensuring network infrastructure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards; collaborating with cross-functional teams including system administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and support staff to resolve network-related issues and improve overall network infrastructure; formally documenting the data network architecture, design, procedures, and configurations within the IDS engineering processes; and providing insights and recommendations that inform key decision-making processes that advance the company's strategic position to win business, disrupt competition, and accelerate successful execution of customer mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan network infrastructures based on client requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Deploy and configure network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers using industry standards and best practices.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uptime, performance optimization, and proactive resolution of network incidents.
• Implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems to protect against security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure network infrastructure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including system administrators, cybersecurity professionals, and support staff to resolve network-related issues and improve overall network infrastructure.
• Formally document the data network architecture, design, procedures, and configurations within the IDS engineering processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations that inform key decision-making processes that advance the company's strategic position to win business, disrupt competition, and accelerate successful execution of customer mission objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field with industry certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP).
• Minimum of six years experience in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise network infrastructures.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and networking technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in deploying and configuring network equipment from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Arista.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and packet analyzers.
• Knowledge of cloud networking principles and configurations (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting languages for network automation and management.
• Strong intellectual and analytical capabilities coupled with pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Strong communications & influencing capabilities, a robust strategy & change management toolkit, and a passion to deliver innovative solutions.
• Collaborative work style with the ability to effectively interact with and earn the trust of peers and senior management across the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and experience working in the DoD technical services industry.
• Experience in proposal development and processes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid military leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards.