PWE Network Engineer (Onsite) (DoD Secret Clearance)

Date Posted:2025-08-12Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: SecretCollins Aerospace is looking for a Sr. Network Engineer to join their team! The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for performing network support and system troubleshooting to maintain the integrity and availability of our systems. This position involves hands-on administration, implementation, and troubleshooting of enterprise network systems.What YOU will do:Implementing and managing switch, firewall, and router configurations.Utilizing scripting knowledge and experience with network technologies, services, operations, and associated security practices.Collaborating with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain strict security requirements.Responsibilities to Anticipate:Design, deploy, implement, modernize, and support scalable network solutions using industry best practices.Architect and develop network systems optimized for performance and scalability across multiple computing environments.Provide guidance on network resource allocation, utilization, and optimization.Troubleshoot network issues effectively, focusing on mitigation and prevention.Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams to maintain stringent security requirements.Weekend and after-hours support may be required as needed.Qualifications You Must Have:Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceActive DoD Secret clearance is required.Must obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification within 3 months of start date.Current CCNA Networking Certification (CCNP preferred).A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with the following skills:Proven experience with security infrastructure products and capabilities.Ability to develop solutions and documentation for complex technical challenges.Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity products.Expertise in firewall implementation and network security.Qualifications We Prefer:Current CCNP Networking Certification.Security+ Certification or equivalent or the ability to obtain it within 3 months.Active DoD Top Secret clearance.Experience with hardening systems using tools like SCAP and following STIGs.Knowledge of scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Fortify).Familiarity with identity management, access management, and authorization solutions (e.g., PKI, LDAP).Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve technical problems both independently and within collaborative teams.What We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits packages include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.Tuition reimbursement program.Student Loan Repayment Program.Life insurance and disability coverage.Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.Adoption Assistance. Autism Benefit.Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program. And more! Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

Created: 2025-10-16