Job description

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 Tier II Network Engineer/Configuration Management Network Technician to support an IC program delivering network support to the customer’s various wide area networks (WANs) and local area networks (LANs). The primary role for this position is support the customer’s computer data communications systems, in providing design specifications, testing and inspections for computer networks; plan and implementing upgrades; analyzing, organizing, and troubleshooting corresponding hardware and software combined solutions through network modeling. Expected to create detailed technical drawings or plans for IT networks, function as support developer and draft engineering designs and drawings from preliminary design concepts. This position will provide support to an enterprise level infrastructure across multiple classifications. The Network Engineer/CM Technician responsibilities will include: • Support the installation and maintenance of the client LAN/WAN devices. • Create and maintain an up-to-date record of all system components (hardware and software). Illustrate physical locations and links between each item. • Respond to and resolve incident tickets. • Establish and maintain consistency of a system or product performance, functions, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information. • Draft and implement standard network change requests. • Coordinate with external Configuration Management stakeholders across the ecosystem where required. • Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. (Knowledge of CISCO/Juniper RMA process). • Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP). • Develop policy for documenting and changing baseline project configuration items. • Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN’s, Port Security, Thin Configs). • Utilize complex network analysis tools to identify and correct problems in the network while maintaining logs and records associated with reported problems or situations. • Familiar (doesn’t need to be a SME) with Layer 3 protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, MPLS, LSP, GRE. Familiar with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence. • Support operations from a Configuration Management perspective in their administration of networks including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations. • Knowledge of Cisco IOS and Juniper JUNOS OS and familiar with pushing network equipment software codes to devices in preparation of software code upgrades. • Maintain the network configuration baselines to ensure it follows DISA STIG guidelines, providing feedback to Network Engineers in their development of new configurations. • Documenting and changing baseline project network configuration items. • Maintain historical Configuration Management records and requisite knowledge in approved shared databases • Provide support to the Configuration Management Board, scheduling meetings, developing agendas, enter board related data in databases, install, maintain and troubleshoot problems for Configuration Control Board action items/issues. • Create/provide drawing, diagraming, and network mapping expertise and support to the Configuration Management Team. • Manage Configuration Management support to the creation of IT-IA-IM software executables to environments (development, test, staging and production) • Utilize complex network analysis tools to identify and build network maps for enterprise level services. • Provide support to the Configuration Control Board (CCB), schedule applicable meetings, develop localized agenda and policy, enter Configuration Management related data in databases, install, maintain and troubleshoot problems for CCB Configuration Management items/issues in relation to your AOR. • Establish, train, and maintain network drawing standards to serve all contract requirements. • Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards. • May have up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities XYZ Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. • Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2. • Experience with Network Automation (NA), Network Node Manager (NNM), Riverbed, and ServiceNow • Understanding of routing, switching, Internet Protocol (IP) subnet, Network Address Translation (NAT) and security technologies. • 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. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), and Forcepoint firewall equipment and applications is a plus. 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 Engineer/CM Technician responsibilities will include: • Support the installation and maintenance of the client LAN/WAN devices.
Create and maintain an up-to-date record of all system components (hardware and software). Illustrate physical locations and links between each item.
Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
Establish and maintain consistency of a system or product performance, functions, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information.
Draft and implement standard network change requests.
Coordinate with external Configuration Management stakeholders across the ecosystem where required.
Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. (Knowledge of CISCO/Juniper RMA process).
Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
Develop policy for documenting and changing baseline project configuration items.
Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN’s, Port Security, Thin Configs).
Utilize complex network analysis tools to identify and correct problems in the network while maintaining logs and records associated with reported problems or situations.
Familiar (doesn’t need to be a SME) with Layer 3 protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, MPLS, LSP, GRE. Familiar with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence.
Support operations from a Configuration Management perspective in their administration of networks including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.
Knowledge of Cisco IOS and Juniper JUNOS OS and familiar with pushing network equipment software codes to devices in preparation of software code upgrades.
Maintain the network configuration baselines to ensure it follows DISA STIG guidelines, providing feedback to Network Engineers in their development of new configurations.
Documenting and changing baseline project network configuration items.
Maintain historical Configuration Management records and requisite knowledge in approved shared databases
Create/provide drawing, diagraming, and network mapping expertise and support to the Configuration Management Team.
Manage Configuration Management support to the creation of IT-IA-IM software executables to environments (development, test, staging and production)
Utilize complex network analysis tools to identify and build network maps for enterprise level services.
Establish, train, and maintain network drawing standards to serve all contract requirements.
Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards.
May have up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities

Nice-to-haves

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), and Forcepoint firewall equipment and applications is a plus.

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401(K)

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