Senior Network Engineer; Onsite

Location:

US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-9970-CUST ~ 9970 Federal Dr ~ FEDERAL (External Site)

United States of America

Onsite

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Top Secret - Current

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The C2

BMC Next Program, based in Colorado Springs, CO, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer with a Top Secret security clearance to join our team. This role will serve as a critical part of the C2

BMC Program, contributing to the planning, deployment, integration, and testing of upgrades to the C2

BMC 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.

• Serve as a primary Network Engineer supporting the C2
  
  BMC Program.
• Plan, deploy, integrate, and test upgrades to the C2
  
  BMC 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…