Senior Network Engineer (Onsite)

About the role

This role will serve as a critical part of the C2BMC Program, contributing to the planning, deployment, integration, and testing of upgrades to the C2BMC network at operational sites. As a Network Development Engineer, the candidate will support buildouts and deployments in operational environments and work collaboratively within an agile scrum team to meet customer requirements and program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary Network Engineer supporting the C2BMC Program.
• Plan, deploy, integrate, and test upgrades to the C2BMC network at operational sites.
• Travel to remote locations to lead and perform network installations, independently troubleshoot issues, and provide status updates to program personnel.
• Perform deployment activities at alternate work locations, such as Schriever Space Force Base, Alaska, Guam, Europe, and other sites as necessary.
• Apply expertise in UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE Tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs to resolve complex challenges.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leadership, and stakeholders, using tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Visio to present information clearly and effectively.
• Thrive in a collaborative and agile environment, contributing to the success of the team and the program.

What You Will Learn

• Develop expertise with a variety of technologies, including multi-vendor switching, routing (Juniper, Cisco), WAN optimization, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• Enhance your communication and presentation skills using Microsoft Office Suite tools.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of network design, development, and testing methodologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, and routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
• Proficiency in network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with firewalls, including Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto.
• Knowledge of UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, and TCP/IP network designs.
• Active 8140 Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+).
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Top-Secret clearance is required prior to the start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with command-and-control system application development, including message translation software.
• Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing technologies, including Juniper, Cisco, WAN optimizers, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment.
• Expertise in Agile Methodology, including SCRUM, for iterative development and team collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and program leadership to achieve project objectives.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms for scheduling, task management, and tracking progress.
• Demonstrated skills in risk management, including identifying risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success.
• Experience in requirements management, including decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.