Senior Network Administrator

Job Description At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed.

We offer a flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best.

In this position, you will be responsible for router/switch/firewall configuration and security management of an environment that includes networking equipment from several different manufacturers, as well as Windows/Linux servers, databases, VMware and security hardware & software. The network includes local and geographically dispersed LAN enclaves connected by WAN links.

You will be part of a team that builds, maintains, and develops enhancements for a large, complex set of geographically disperse Information Technology (IT) systems. You will plan and design network components/configurations to ensure that resources (hardware/software) are in place to enable the team to monitor and manage the IT system infrastructure and all processes and components related to these systems (both hardware and software).

In addition, you will engineer solutions for expanding capacity, improving response time, and streamlining network operations throughout the internal and operational systems, will monitor and analyze mission critical networks and servers, and will set up, manage, and maintain security management and application performance optimization functions across internal and customer systems.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills We are actively seeking experienced Network Engineers to join our team. If you have a minimum of 10 years’ experience and are DoD 8140 Compliant with a minimum of a Security+ Certification, we encourage you to apply. Additional certifications such as CISCO CCNA, CCNP, or Juniper JNCIA are a plus. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant disciplines is preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• Possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph.
• Work onsite 100% of the time.
• Provide analysis, root cause diagnosis, and troubleshooting for routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with hardware/software from Cisco Systems.
• Experience with various vendor networking products (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.).
• Ability to provide after-hours support for network administration, operations, and maintenance issues.

Responsibilities and preferred experience include

1. Network Administration and Support:
   • Provide network administration support for development, deployment, and problem identification and remediation of the enterprise network environment.
   • Monitor and correct network issues promptly.
   • Communicate with users and publish status updates during system outages.
   • Perform upgrades and routine network operations and maintenance (O&M)
   • Proficiency in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls.
   • Strong understanding of Juniper networking devices, including Junos OS.
   • Experience with routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
2. Network Security:
   • Knowledge of network security best practices, including access control lists (ACLs), firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS).
   • Ability to design and implement secure network architectures.
   • Execute processes for managing information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs).
   • Conduct system security scanning and remediation. Extend IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites.
3. Network Automation and Scripting:
   • Experience with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python scripts) to streamline network management tasks.
   • Ability to write and modify scripts for network configuration and monitoring.
4. Project Management and Enhancements:
   • Plan and implement IT/network enhancements.
   • Undertake project work related to network infrastructure improvements.
5. Documentation and Technical Assistance:
   • Ability to document network designs, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
   • Provide technical assistance to other work groups involved in overlapping projects.
   • Collaborate with IT service provider teams to align with customer requirements.
6. System Analysis and Enhancements:
   • Analyze existing network and server configurations.
   • Develop plans for system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
   • Propose, design, test, and install new capabilities within the environment.
7. Leadership and Reporting:
   • Provide written and in-person status updates to leadership.
   • Oversee the development and maintenance of technical data, including rack elevations and installation instructions.
   • Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

If you meet these qualifications and are passionate about network engineering, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today.

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.