Fielded Systems​/Network Engineer

Job Title:

Fielded Systems/Network Engineer

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Job Category:
Information Technology

Time Type:
Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type:
Regular

Percentage of

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:
Continental US

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* Exciting Career Opportunity:
Join Our Elite Navy Air (NAVAIR) Solutions Group as a Dynamic Fielded Systems/Network Engineer at the Triton Mission Operating Base (MOB) Whidbey Island, Washington!
Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and national security? Our team is seeking a Field Systems Representative to become an integral part of our prestigious Navy Air (NAVAIR) Solutions Group. As the onsite Subject Matter Expert (SME) you will be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless operation of our state-of-the-art systems supporting MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft operating out of Mission Operating Base Whidbey Island, Washington.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Make a Difference:
Contribute to national security by ensuring the smooth operation of advanced systems used by The Fleet.

Grow Your Career:
Work with the latest technologies and gain invaluable experience in a high-stakes environment.

Collaborative Environment:
Partner with industry leaders and government entities to achieve and maintain top-tier network connectivity.

Flexible

Qualifications:

Multiple pathways to meet educational and experience requirements, allowing you to bring your unique background to the table.

Responsibilities:

Installation & Configuration:
Master installation instructions to set up and update network configurations and systems software supporting MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft operations.

Audit & Verification:
Ensure network and systems configurations align with the latest revisions and cyber/Information Assurance policies.

Troubleshooting:
Resolve Tier 1 and Tier 2 issues and implement fault resolution activities for TS/SCI and collateral networks.

Design & Documentation:
Recommend and document network architecture, concept designs, change implementation plans, and risk assessments.

Industry

Collaboration:

Work closely with industry partners and government entities to ensure robust network connectivity.

Analysis & Recommendations:
Review and analyze existing network architectures, providing design recommendations for WAN/LAN technologies.

Guidance & Support:
Offer network implementation guidance, such as intent-based networking and network segmentation protocols.

After-Hours Support:
Provide emergency systems support to ensure continuous operations, even outside regular hours.

Qualifications:

Required:

Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field (OR) Associate degree with four years of specialized experience (OR) Major certification with six years of specialized experience (OR) High school diploma with eight years of specialized experience

Certification:
Current US Department of Defense 8140/8570 baseline certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent/higher) approved IAT II or higher. Must be obtainable within 90 days of start.

Desired:

Experience:

Navy Distributed SIGINT Operations (DSO).

Technical

Skills:

Expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), certifications RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+ or LPIC are a plus.

Experience with Cisco Routing and Switching (ACI & Catalyst), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is a plus.

Knowledge of VMware ESXi and vSphere.

Strong knowledge of Routing Protocol Configurations, OSI 7 Layer Model, IPv4 and IPv6, DNS, DHCP.

Proficiency in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting classified systems and networks.

Experience in network engineering, O&M support, requirements analysis, product integration, network baselining and progress tracking.

Ability to schedule and plan day-to-day activities to meet deadlines.

Ability to initiate, manage, execute, and report tasks independently.

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Programming skills in Python and Java.

Knowledge of Net App/ONTAP Solutions.

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