Collins Aerospace · 11 hours ago
Senior Network Engineer (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, seeking a Senior Network Engineer for their Largo, Florida location. The role involves implementing network security solutions, maintaining network infrastructure, and providing technical support while ensuring compliance with security standards.
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Responsibilities
Configure, manage and maintain the physical and virtual network
Provide technical support to the Network and System Administrators and strive to automate system administration
Implement and maintain Router, Switching, and misc. network related DISA STIGs
Gather needed data to specify system/component performance and interface requirements
Configure, manage and maintain Type 1 encryption devices
Provide Tier 2/3 technical support, troubleshooting complex network issues, and serve as a key member of the network administration team
Capture, Report, and Present data captures of obtained network performance information
Provide input to the design and architecture of the network
Must have a strong understanding of Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies and trusted products, with the ability to evaluate, integrate, and support their use in network environments
Have recent experience in designing secure high assurance/high availability networks, preferably using Junos routing and appliances
Build and configuring virtual networks
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures
Create and defend system change requests
Troubleshoot hardware and software errors, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues
Create documentation of all work performed to capture configuration and installation procedures
Responsible for configuring, managing, and maintaining a VoIP solution utilizing Cisco Call Manager
Support security staff in compliance and vulnerability audits of network systems, implementing security remediation, and during accreditation events
Work with users to identify the needed network design changes required to support changing processes or requirements
The ability to support travel up to 10% of the year
Qualification
Required
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
TS/SCI - Current security clearance
A strong understanding and knowledge of computer, network, and security systems
Good interpersonal and communication skills and strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work well independently under limited oversight, be self-directed and able to prioritize work
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Must be able to attain and maintain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or CISSP preferred)
Active and transferable TS/SC U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Preferred
Experience with Juniper SRX, EX series routers and switches, deploying security solutions for DoD networks, and multi-platforms like Windows, UNIX, LINUX
Demonstrated experience implementing computer security, understanding of network engineering fundamentals, including: OSI layers, IP addressing, sub-netting, TCP/IP stack, VLANs, DHCP, etc and a willingness to learn new technologies and applications as required
Ability to adapt both an offensive and defensive mindset to support securing information systems and to quickly switch tasks based on changing priorities
Strong writing, speaking and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to take initiative and work independently without supervision
Ability to work with an extremely risk adverse customer and their policies
Benefits
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.
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
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