Job Description The Sr. Network Engineer will be responsible for advance networking tasks, including the design, deployment, management, and troubleshooting of Cisco-based data center environments with the focus on Cisco NX-OS, ACI, ISE and DNA Center. This position also includes team leadership responsibilites for the LAN team curently consisting of 7-8 team members. Other job requirements include:
- Develop and implement advance data center network designs using Cisco NX-OS and/or Cisco ACI technologies
- Collaborate on network scalability, redundancy, and security strategies
- Create solutions tailored to business goals, focusing on high availability and efficiency
- Maintain and develop scalable network designs that include Cisco ISE for identify-based access control
- Configure and manage Cisco ISE for 802.1x authentication, TACACs+, and RADIUS services
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience
- Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience in network engineering, design and troubleshooting
- Experience in leading projects or mentoring junior engineers
- Strong verbal and communication skills
- Network Expertise: Proficiency in network architecture, design, and implementation, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
- Protocols: Deep understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF and QoS.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues and develop solutions.
- CCNP or CCNP Data Center, CCIE preferred
- ACI
- Deep understanding of ACI fabric components, including leaf switches, spine switches, and the APIC (Application Policy Infrastructure Controller)
- Knowledge of ACI policy models, tenants, endpoint groups (EPGs), contracts, and application profiles
- Experience in deploying ACI fabrics, including fabric discovery, VLANs, VRFs, and Bridge Domains (BDs)
- Ability to configure and manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 connectivity within the ACI environment
- Familiarity with integrating ACI with virtualization platforms like VMware vSphere
- Knowledge of integrating ACI with external networks using L3Out
- NX-OS
- Expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 technologies, such as VLANs, VXLAN, and EIGRP
- Deep understanding of Cisco NX-OS architecture, including its modular and resilient design
- Proficiency in configuring and managing Cisco Nexus switches (e.g., Nexus 7000, 9000, 5000 series series)
- Problem Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex NX-OS environments and optimize configurations.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus switches and NX-OS features like VDC (Virtual Device Context) and ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Ability to design complex LAN/WAN & WLAN environments
- In-depth understanding of layer 2 technologies such as VLANs, Spanning-tree, port channels, and vPC.
- Expertise in enterprise wireless networks and protocols such as 802.11 standards
- Ability to use tools such as Wireshark, Solarwinds, or NetFlow for network diagnostics.
- Advance troubleshooting skills in performance, connectivity and reliability
- Ability to work independently
- Experience using MS Visio, MS PowerPoint or other tools for designing complex networks.
- Experience with Windows server
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $120000 - $204000
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 Intelligence & Security 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.
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.
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