Expert Network Architect (potential travel)
About the role
BAE Systems is seeking experienced Network Architects to join a technology-based program supporting a key government customer. The program delivers engineering services for network infrastructure and sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure, including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-cloud services, virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services encompass modern application technology with containerized solutions and orchestrated workflows functioning both on customer premises and via remote cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services include core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls, and bandwidth service delivery. This position may require travel, CONUS and OCONUS, throughout the calendar year.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science with eleven (11) years of relevant experience
- Significant experience with Python, Java, Automation, and Systems Design
- Deep understanding and experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, Oracle) enabling design of solutions for complex, multifaceted applications and IT systems
- Ability to provide strategic direction, roadmap, and standards
- Creating and maintaining architecture design and standards within models
- Ability to develop high-level system specifications
- Ability to provide Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) support
- Ability to collaborate with engineers regarding design solutions
- Evaluate current and emerging technologies identifying solution impact
- Ability to work independently with an aptitude for getting things done
- Develop future technology and architectural advancements to support customer vision and goals
- Knowledge of modern software languages (e.g., Python, Bash Scripting, JavaScript)
- Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Salt, Terraform, Chef)
- Knowledge of Containers (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with automated testing
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Knowledge of Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) on iterative development projects
- Knowledge of web applications and frameworks (e.g., Ruby, Rails, Django)
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code
- Knowledge of Agile development principles
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $150,370 - $255,630. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:
- 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 and paid holidays
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
- Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics
About the company
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Its culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.