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Principal Cisco Network Admin (HYBRID JOB)

Hybrid (Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States)
Full Time
$112,420 – $191,070

About BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace and security solutions. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products, services and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Meaningful. Empowering. Remarkable. That’s a career at BAE Systems.

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.


Job Description

this job is a HYBRID role located out of our Merrimack, NH location

Network Admin will manage and support network infrastructure for Virtual Cloud Computing Center (VC3). The role requires someone with a deep understanding of route/switch hardware and layer 2 & 3 routing protocols.


Roles and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
  • Resolving end user complex network issues using provided access and approved enterprise tools available to the team.
  • Support business applications hosted on VC3 network and work closely with ESSIT network service team by providing support documentation to ensure all services meet the needs of the customer and approved network technical designed solutions.
  • Focusing on multiple technology services including route/switch and some firewall in order to support end-end solution to the business stake holders.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS Degree 8+ years of experience OR 10+ years IT Network Admin experience in lieu of degree
  • Must have a deep understanding of route/switch hardware and layer 2 & 3 routing protocols.
  • CCNA or equivalent years of experience supporting Cisco and/or Juniper Network environments.
  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Knowledge of Juniper route/switch hardware.
  • Experience using wireshark to perform packet captures to be used for data anal


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

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, Inc.
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.

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.