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Viasat · 1 day ago

Field Engineer, Networking - Advanced Network Products

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$102K/yr - $162K/yr

3+ years exp

Viasat is a company on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. They are seeking a Field Engineer to join their solutions engineering and technical account management team, where the primary responsibilities include crafting, implementing, and deploying networking solutions for customers.

InternetOptical CommunicationTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Aid and assist in sophisticated demonstrations for current and future customers

Diagnose and resolve sophisticated problems

Provide critical architecture support

Maintain a variety of network communication protocols

Assist in resolving communication system issues

Architect/integrate new solutions

Influence emerging technology to address customer challenges

Be involved in a diverse number of communications programs and projects for US DoW customers as well as commercial applications

Collaborate closely with a broad spectrum of program managers, hardware/software/project engineers and various internal support organizations

Research technological advancements and evaluate sophisticated data networking technologies

Travel to participate in demonstrations and field work at customer sites domestically and internationally

Provide training classes on Command and Control Network products to customers

Qualification

Cisco Switch/RoutersNetwork DesignProtocol StandardsLinux SystemsCCNA CertificationJuniper CertificationVirtualizationAutomation ScriptingTraining ExperienceCommunication Skills

Required

3+ years' experience with Cisco Switch/Routers/ASA Firewalls

3+ years' experience in electronics integration, resolution and diagnostics

Proven experience in network design including Layer 2/3 design

Prior experience working with virtualization (ESXi, KVM)

Experience with Linux based systems

Proficient in resolving and tuning component hardware, software, networking and communications protocol problems

Demonstrated expertise in protocol standards such as IPv4, 802.11b/g, GRE, ARP, MPTCP, MPVPN and IPSEC

Experience training in a formal classroom environment

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Bachelor's Degree in a technical subject area or equivalent experience

CCNA Certification or equivalent experience

Juniper Network Certified Specialist or equivalent experience

US Government position. US Citizenship required

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally

Preferred

CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications

3+ years' experience and hands-on knowledge in operating and maintaining military communications systems and their respective subsystems to include military networks, SATCOM, and tactical radio's

Military Satellite Communications architecture experience

Classified network enclave design, and high-assurance inline network encryptors

Experience with automation scripting (Python, Bash, Ansible, etc.)

Experience with network traffic generators (Spirent, Ixia, etc.)

Knowledge/Experience of cloud platforms: Amazon, Openstack, Microsoft's Azure, Google Cloud Platform

Domestic and international logistics and exercise planning

CCNA Certification

Juniper Network Certified Specialist certification