BAE Systems Inc.

Sr Networking Administrator

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Manchester NH USA

Hybrid

95K-162K Annually

Senior level

Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense

Where purpose connects.

The Role

The Sr Networking Administrator is responsible for managing network security maintaining network operations auditing device hardening standards and addressing vulnerabilities across networking equipment.

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Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air land sea and space we are developing the technology of tomorrow delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences we're innovating for the future. And you can too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In this Network Security Administrator position you will make impacts to SecureIT with the knowledge and skillet to harden networking equipment including routers switches and firewalls working hand and hand with IA to provide guidance and supportability to enhance cyber capacity on the network ;

Maintains smooth operation of a variety of networks. Plans evaluates designs and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network.
Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing.
Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
Apply maintain and audit device hardening standards (e.g. DISA STIGs and Benchmarks) across all network routers switches and firewalls
Regularly scan network hardware for vulnerabilities analyze results and apply patches/firmware updates to address security flaws

Required Education Experience & Skills
Professional Skills

An active Secret Clearance is required
Current Security+ or equivalent security certification
Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex problems in a production environment
Minimum of a High School Diploma and 5-7 or more years of relevant experience
Ability to independently research solutions to problems and propose viable solutions
Ability to work with multiple teams to accomplish complex tasks
Comfortable working with multiple vendors in a heterogeneous environment

Technical skills

Familiarity with at least one virtualization platform
Excellent understanding of Cisco and Juniper technologies
Experience with LAN switching technologies such as VLANS spanning tree and ether-channel
Capable of configuring network routing protocols such as Static OSPF & BGP
Comfortable with Firewall routing policy and inspection
Familiarity with configuring and managing NAT devices
Familiarity with implementing networking hardening standards
Experience with IP-Sec VPNs and GRE

Network Security Skills

Apply maintain and audit device hardening standards (e.g. DISA STIGs and Benchmarks) across all network routers switches and firewalls.
Regularly scan network hardware for vulnerabilities analyze results and apply patches/firmware updates to address security flaws.
Configure and monitor logging across firewalls and network devices to detect suspicious activity and ensure compliance.
Maintain secure encrypted and regularly updated backups of network device configuration files.

Preferred Education Experience & Skills

Experience with various WAN technologies such as MPLS and Ethernet
Familiarity with networking requirements for high performance storage systems
Experience with network virtualization and SD-WAN
A basic knowledge of programming languages like Python
Understand EVPN-VXLAN overlay architectures
Experience with VMware network architectures
Use of data center orchestration technologies such as Apstra
Familiarity with multicast technologies and anycast routing
Experience with high speed Ethernet technologies (25GB 40GB & 100GB physical implementation)
Familiarity with public cloud technologies
Work in a GitOps style automation pipeline

Technical skills

Experience with LAN switching technologies such as VLANS spanning tree and ether-channel
Capable of configuring network routing protocols such as Static OSPF & BGP
Comfortable with Firewall routing policy and inspection
Familiarity with configuring and managing NAT devices
Experience with IP-Sec VPNs and GRE

Network Security Skills

Apply maintain and audit device hardening standards (e.g. DISA STIGs and Benchmarks) across all network routers switches and firewalls.
Regularly scan network hardware for vulnerabilities analyze results and apply patches/firmware updates to address security flaws.
Configure and monitor logging across firewalls and network devices to detect suspicious activity and ensure compliance.
Maintain secure encrypted and regularly updated backups of network device configuration files.
Create and maintain detailed network topology diagrams configuration documentation and security policy documentation.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron we push the limits of what is possible giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.

Top Skills

Apstra

Bgp

Cisco

Disa Stigs

Gre

Ip-Sec Vpns

Juniper

Lan

Ospf

Python

Sd-Wan

Security+

Vlans

VMware

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HQ: Falls Church VA

40000 Employees

Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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