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Job Description
Seeking a skilled network engineer to lead a small network team, design, deploy, and maintain enterprise networks having expertise with both Cisco and Aruba network solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ArubaOS, Aruba switches, Aruba ClearPass, Aruba Pensando Policy and Services Manager, Aruba Fabric Composer, and Aruba NetEdit.
This position will require extensive travel to China Lake, extending up to several months at a time.
Responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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.
Seeking a skilled network engineer to lead a small network team, design, deploy, and maintain enterprise networks having expertise with both Cisco and Aruba network solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ArubaOS, Aruba switches, Aruba ClearPass, Aruba Pensando Policy and Services Manager, Aruba Fabric Composer, and Aruba NetEdit.
This position will require extensive travel to China Lake, extending up to several months at a time.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage enterprise networks using Aruba and Cisco gear
- Configure and troubleshoot wide range of network devices, systems, and architectures to include LAN/WAN, VPNs, SD-WAN, and dynamic routing protocols
- Implement and optimize network security policies, including NAC (802.1X), QoS, and firewall rules
- Collaborate with diverse range of Cyber/IT teams and customers to implement LAN/WAN, VLAN, VPNs and NAC policies
- Monitor network performance using Aruba Central and other similar solutions
- Provide support for network outages, performance issues, and security incidents
- Collaborate with Cyber/IT teams to migrate legacy systems, upgrade firmware, and document network topologies
- Ensure operational resilience and reliability is built into network designs
- Secure devices and software with appropriate DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
- Leverage vendor security best practice, and Industry security best practice as needed to ensure a high level of cyber security and reliability
- Test and apply upgrades and patches to improve functionality and remediate vulnerabilities
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or similar discipline (Additional 6 years of experience may be substituted for the degree)
- At least 4 years of experience designing, configuring, or deploying network solutions, particularly Aruba solutions
- Experience testing and applying DoD STIGs, security configurations, and patches on network devices
- Compliant with DoD 8570/8140 cyber workforce directive (Compliant IAT II certification, such as COMPTIA Security+ or similar certification, must be obtained within 6 months of hiring date)
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP)
- Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional (ACCP)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.
