Networking Engineer IV

Networking Engineer IV

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Air Systems business area. Visit & to read more about who we are and the products we make!

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Serving as a subject matter expert on networking technologies and topics to inform design decisions and considerations across Textron Systems’ product portfolio
• Designing private networks at from tactical scale to complex interconnected families of systems
• Evaluating network and system designs and hardware for feasibility, testability, extensibility, etc
• Providing network cybersecurity engineering support on both next generation technologies and proven platforms that support and protect our deployed warfighter
• Collaborating with vendors, subcontractors, and customers across engineering disciplines to refine network designs within constraints and develop effective implementations of those designs
• Maintaining detailed design artifacts and documentation for networked systems
• Contributing to the efforts of the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Support (CSIS) team to support the assessment and authorization of products in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Interim Authorization To Test (IATT) or Authorization To Operate (ATO)
• Performing advanced testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis on product networks and networking components
• Willing and able to occasional travel to other locations in support of cybersecurity test activities and network troubleshooting (25%)

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Current holds 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
• Scripting language experience in at least one language such as Bash, Power Shell, or Python
• Familiarity with Virtual Machines and Hypervisors (VmWare or KVM stack)
• Experience with virtual networking tools (both simulation and software-defined networking)
• Active U.S. government Secret (or higher) security clearance

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

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.

Recruiting Company:
Textron Systems

Primary

Location:

US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Job Function:
Engineering

Schedule:

Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time

Job Posting: 05/27/2026, 11:15:51 AM

Job Number: 342354