Networking Engineer IV

Job Number

Networking Engineer IV 342354

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a multi‑industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We create technology that moves people, protects soldiers, and powers industry, serving customers in aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Serving as a subject matter expert on networking technologies to inform design decisions across Textron Systems’ product portfolio
• Designing private networks from tactical scale to complex interconnected families of systems
• Evaluating network and system designs and hardware for feasibility, testability and extensibility
• Providing network cybersecurity engineering support on next‑generation technologies and proven platforms that protect deployed warfighters
• Collaborating with vendors, subcontractors and customers across engineering disciplines to refine network designs and develop effective implementations
• Maintaining detailed design artifacts and documentation for networked systems
• Contributing to the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Support team to support assessment and authorization of products according to the Risk Management Framework, pursuing Interim Authorizations To Test or Authorization To Operate
• Performing advanced testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis on product networks and networking components
• Willingness to travel occasionally (25%) for cybersecurity testing and network troubleshooting

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Networking Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field with 8+ years of experience
• Ability to obtain a CCNA or equivalent network certification
• Knowledge of the OSI model as it relates to routing and switching protocols
• Experience in network architecture and planning with documented design
• Familiarity with conformance testing for networks and networking hardware
• Ability to monitor network traffic and make efficiency recommendations
• Familiarity with engineering design concepts such as feasibility, repeatability, and testability
• Ability to task others with routine networking tasks
• Experience with network diagnostic and troubleshooting tools
• Experience with network equipment from multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Efficient technical communication skills, including technical writing and presentations
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret security clearance

• Current holder of a DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01‑M IAT II or higher certification (e.g., CCNA or CCNP) and/or other network certifications
• Familiarity with multicast protocols such as IGMP and PIM
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Power Shell, or Python)
• Experience with virtual machines and hypervisors (VMware or KVM stack)
• Experience with virtual networking tools (simulation and software‑defined networking)
• Active U.S. government Secret or higher security clearance

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision coverage with company funding
• 401(K) with company match
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs providing time away from work

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.