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BAE Systems, Inc. · 2 hours ago

Principal Network Planning and Design Engineer

Vicksburg, MS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $161K/yr

6+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company focused on delivering innovative IT solutions. As a Principal Network Planning and Design Engineer, you will design and develop high-performance connectivity solutions and plan network expansions and upgrades to support government networks.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance connectivity solutions, including topology modeling, capacity planning, and protocol configurations (e.g., BGP, OSPF) for government networks to support high-bandwidth, low-latency requirements

Plan network expansions and upgrades, conducting site surveys, traffic analysis, and feasibility studies to integrate on-premises, cloud, and SD-WAN technologies seamlessly

Collaborate with stakeholders, security teams, and operations groups to validate designs through simulations, proof-of-concepts, and risk assessments, ensuring adherence to SLAs and federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, STIGs)

Qualification

Network planningHigh-performance connectivity solutionsFederal network standardsNetwork planning toolsCisco Certified Internetwork ExpertITIL certificationCloud networkingAutomation scriptingStakeholder collaborationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

6+ years of experience in network planning and design, with hands-on expertise in high-performance connectivity solutions for government or large enterprise networks

Proven ability to develop scalable plans for hybrid environments, including routing/switching and security integrations

Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)

Strong knowledge of federal network standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, DISA guidelines) and ITIL practices for service design and transition

Proficiency in network planning tools (e.g., Cisco Modeling Labs, NetSim) and performance modeling

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for technical collaboration in regulated settings

Applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines, with the ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment