Senior Principal Network Engineer, Tewksbury, MA Onsite, Active US Top Secret Clearance required

Arinc International Of Canada Ulc - Tewksbury, MA

Full-time - Senior

Tewksbury, MA

10,001+ employees

About the position

As a Senior Principal Network Engineer at Raytheon Digital Technology, you will play a critical role in supporting the Classified Infrastructure Services department, which provides expertise in Networking, High Performance Computing, and Storage & Data Protection. This position requires an active US Top Secret Clearance and is based in Tewksbury, MA. You will be responsible for providing Subject Matter Expertise in networking, supporting operational teams with your advanced knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Your role will involve researching new technologies, collaborating with various organizations, and driving the network roadmap and vision. In this high-impact position, you will utilize your advanced knowledge of LAN/WAN components, including routers, switches, and firewalls, to monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize network system performance. You will proactively identify and resolve service-impacting issues, review system vulnerability assessments for compliance with industry standards, and participate in projects aimed at improving voice, video, and network infrastructure. Additionally, you will produce and update technical documentation to support security requirements and operational needs. Your responsibilities will also include proposing network solutions to management, ensuring they meet communication requirements based on future needs and current usage, and assisting with the coordination of third-party maintenance and procurement for network equipment. You will mentor and train technical teams, sharing your knowledge to enhance overall performance and capability. This position may require occasional travel to other local and U.S. domestic locations, approximately 30% of the time, and you should be willing to work outside normal business hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced knowledge in support of LAN/WAN components including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize network system performance, proactively identifying and resolving service impacting issues.
• Review system vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with recognized industry standards and best practices.
• Drive and participate in projects for installation and improvement of voice, video, and network infrastructure.
• Produce, update, and improve technical documentation to support security requirements and operational support of systems.
• Propose and configure network solutions based on future needs, current usage, cost savings, and availability.
• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis for short- and long-range planning of network infrastructure.
• Assist with coordination of third-party maintenance and procurement for network equipment or with vendors for support.
• Mentor, train, and share knowledge with technical teams to enhance performance and capability.
• Be available to work outside normal business hours and travel approximately 30% of the time.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 8 years in Network Engineering or Information Technology roles, or an advanced degree and 6 years' experience, or 12 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued US Top Secret DOD security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, and authentication servers.
• Experience with platforms such as Cisco ISE, Cisco Call Manager, NTP servers, General Dynamics GemOne, and SolarWinds.
• Experience configuring, updating, and troubleshooting encryption devices and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with classified computing, NIST and other Security doctrine, STIG compliance, and network refreshes.
• Experience with project management, team leadership, and personnel development.
• Ability to solve complex problems with limited supervision.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office technologies including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Certifications in Security+ within 6 months and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) level certification within a year.
• Working knowledge of network security and infrastructure best practices.
• Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communication.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.