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Job Description BAE Systems, a top ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of War, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are looking for a Network Design Engineer to support an IC program delivering network support to the customer’s various wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs). Network Architecture provides solutions for modernizing the network components while supporting service delivery for customer requirements in a mission-focused operational enterprise. The Network Design Engineer responsibilities will include: • Responsibility for the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Network (WAN) overall architecture • Developing MPLS WAN services solution • Performing lab equipment evaluation, integration, and testing • Assisting with the security accreditation process • Developing and maintaining relevant technical documentation. • On as-needed basis, the engineer will also be responsible for supporting Tier-4 production troubleshooting and developing pro-active network analysis solution for the operations team. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years. • Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2. • Experience with hands-on router engineering and/or operation. • Experience with protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VPN’s, VRF’s, MPLS. • Understanding of routing, switching, Internet Protocol (IP) subnet, Network Address Translation (NAT) and security technologies. • Working knowledge of Service Now or similar IT Service Management (ITSM) products. • Intermediate-level knowledge of MS Office products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. • Ability to represent the team and deliver status reports to internal and external leadership. • Excellent organizational and follow through skills. • Strong communication (written and verbal) skills. • Detail oriented with problem-solving skills. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035 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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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The Network Design Engineer responsibilities will include: • Responsibility for the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Network (WAN) overall architecture
Developing MPLS WAN services solution
Performing lab equipment evaluation, integration, and testing
Assisting with the security accreditation process
Developing and maintaining relevant technical documentation.
On as-needed basis, the engineer will also be responsible for supporting Tier-4 production troubleshooting and developing pro-active network analysis solution for the operations team.
Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
Experience with hands-on router engineering and/or operation.
Experience with protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VPN’s, VRF’s, MPLS.
Understanding of routing, switching, Internet Protocol (IP) subnet, Network Address Translation (NAT) and security technologies.
Working knowledge of Service Now or similar IT Service Management (ITSM) products.
Intermediate-level knowledge of MS Office products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Ability to represent the team and deliver status reports to internal and external leadership.
Excellent organizational and follow through skills.
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
Detail oriented with problem-solving skills.
Pay Information
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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