Network Engineer (Expert)

Job DescriptionAre you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.We are looking for experienced Network Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer.#LI-EE1ABCRequired Education, Experience, & SkillsA Bachelor's or Master's degrees are preferred with a minimum of eleven (11) year's relevant experience with the following skillsets:Serve as part of a network engineering team to deliver Transport services in support of a large IT infrastructure projectMPLS/BGP transport network design and engineeringMust be a self-starter that can lead Service Provider Architecture solutions and guide junior network engineersAbility to design and implement Service Provider core and edge technologiesExpert level experience with network routing protocols such as, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and ISISDeep understanding of modern Service Provider architecture solutionsAbility to translate customer requirements into enterprise/service provider network solutionsAbility to develop and engineer a Service Provider network that will integrate with other service providersAbility to develop and negotiate IP peering agreements between service providersAbility to perform upgrades and routine network operations/maintenance at Tier 4 support levelExperience with multiple router operating systems to include IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and JUNOSExperience with multi-vendor solutions (Cisco, Juniper, etc.)Preferred Education, Experience, & SkillsExperience with a wide variety of network technologies and architecturesPrior routing experience working with other Intelligence Community partnersPrior experience working in service provider networksBroad understanding of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the networking fieldKnowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design conceptsCloud Service Provider and hybrid cloud experience (extending on-premise networks to cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Google)Continuous Integration, test automation on iterative development projectsPrior experience with Network Automation (Cisco, NSO, Ansible, Python)Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330Please 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 & SecurityBAE 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.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.

Created: 2025-12-01