Networking Administrator

Job Description See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In this Network Administrator position you will make impacts in the following ways;

• Maintains smooth operation of a variety of networks. Plans, evaluates, designs, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing.
• Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• An Active Secret Security Clearance and CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex problems in a production environment
• Minimum of a High School Diploma and 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Ability to independently research solutions to problems and propose viable solutions
• Ability to work with multiple teams to accomplish complex tasks
• Comfortable working with multiple vendors in a heterogeneous environment

Technical skills

• Familiarity with at least one virtualization platform
• Good understanding of Cisco technologies
• Experience with LAN switching technologies such as VLANS, spanning tree, and ether-channel
• Capable of configuring network routing protocols such as Static OSPF & BGP
• Comfortable with Firewall routing, policy, and inspection
• Familiarity with configuring and managing NAT devices
• Experience with IP-Sec VPNs and GRE

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with various WAN technologies such as MPLS and Ethernet
• Familiarity with networking requirements for high performance storage systems
• Familiarity with multicast technologies and anycast routing
• Experience with high speed Ethernet technologies (25GB, 40GB, & 100GB physical implementation)
• Experience in base networking architecture support

Technical skills

• Familiarity with Juniper networking hardware and technologies

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.