Network Systems Engineer

About the role

A well-designed network is critical to moving data and enabling stakeholders to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their current and evolving needs? Crafting the right network with the right equipment and software requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Reprogramming Enterprise (JRE).

Responsibilities

• Use your experience in network design and architecture, network transport layers, and system security to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries.
• Develop and upgrade network infrastructure.
• Review network designs.
• Research and recommend new technologies and services.
• Resolve complex network issues.
• Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.
• Apply your expertise in DoD IT to help build the systems and infrastructure the DoD needs to program, test, and field the Mission Data Files.
• Optimize client operations and modernization using knowledge of network protocols, equipment, and configurations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects using experience in secure and cross-domain solutions.
• Make an impact on national security missions using technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards.
• Further your career by helping develop and sustain Reprogramming Enterprise labs and infrastructure that produce mission data to enable Joint air dominance for the U.S.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience integrating applications and infrastructure into a Cloud environment
• 5+ years of experience in government IT, preferably in DoD Special Access Program (SAP) IT
• Experience developing or reviewing network infrastructure designs and architecture, including routers, switches, firewalls, and cross-domain solutions
• Experience creating, reviewing, and maintaining network diagrams and documentation
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition and contracting processes
• Ability to develop network security procedures
• Ability to recommend new technologies, products, and services
• Ability to work, communicate, and collaborate in a professional, client-facing work environment on complex problem sets
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DoD SAP IT
• Experience in DoD systems engineering or program office acquisition
• Ability to conduct and evaluate feasibility studies and risk assessments
• Master's degree in Information Technology or Electrical Engineering

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of values