Principal Network Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring experienced network engineers to help manage and maintain our company's network on the 7,000 Radford Army Ammunition Plant. This is an opportunity to work at a major Department of Defense manufacturing facility and be part of a team providing our warfighters with the most reliable and safe weapons.
This is a challenging opportunity to build and administer a complicated network with Cisco equipment.
To ensure success as a Principal Network Engineer, you should have extensive experience working with large networks, high-level managerial skills, and advanced project management skills. This position requires the ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing facility with after hours On-Call support included.
We believe in work-life balance, and this position may be worked as a traditional 5/40 schedule or a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
Network Engineer Responsibilities:
• Collaborating with existing network engineers to design and implement functional company networks.
• Installing and configuring networking hardware.
• Creating and implementing network security measures including cyber security.
• Conducting regular network performance tests.
• Cyber security related duties (patching/key NIST compliance related tasks).
• Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, switches, DNS and DHCP.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Previous work experience as a networking engineer.
• Advanced knowledge of operating systems including Cisco.
• Knowledge of networking hardware including CPUs, wiring, and routers.
• Familiarity with communication and routing protocols.
• Familiarity with network analysis tools.
• High level problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience using SCADA and / or industrial controls
• Experience creating a manufacturing network from scratch
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
• Cisco Networking
• Fiber Optic cabling and troubleshooting
• Previous work experience as a networking architect

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $168600
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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.