Textron · 14 hours ago
Networking Engineer IV
US-Maryland-Hunt Valley
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expTextron Systems is part of Textron, a multi-industry company that creates innovative products for various sectors, including aerospace and defense. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert on networking technologies, designing and evaluating network systems, and providing cybersecurity support for deployed warfighters.
AerospaceFinanceIndustrial
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serving as a subject matter expert on networking technologies and topics to inform design decisions and considerations across Textron Systems’ product portfolio
Designing private networks at from tactical scale to complex interconnected families of systems
Evaluating network and system designs and hardware for feasibility, testability, extensibility, etc
Providing network cybersecurity engineering support on both next generation technologies and proven platforms that support and protect our deployed warfighter
Collaborating with vendors, subcontractors, and customers across engineering disciplines to refine network designs within constraints and develop effective implementations of those designs
Maintaining detailed design artifacts and documentation for networked systems
Contributing to the efforts of the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Support (CSIS) team to support the assessment and authorization of products in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Interim Authorization To Test (IATT) or Authorization To Operate (ATO)
Performing advanced testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis on product networks and networking components
Willing and able to occasional travel to other locations in support of cybersecurity test activities and network troubleshooting (25%)
Qualification
Required
Must have a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Networking Engineering/ Computer Science or a related technical field with 8+ years' experience
Ability to obtain a CCNA or equivalent network certification
Knowledge of OSI model as it pertains to routing and switching protocols
Experience in network architecture/planning and documented design
Familiarity with conformance testing for networks and networking hardware
Ability to monitor network traffic and provide efficiency recommendations
Familiarity with engineering design concepts (feasibility, repeatability, testability, etc)
Ability to task others to complete routine networking tasks
Experience with network diagnostic and troubleshooting tools (software and/or hardware)
Experience with network equipment from multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, etc)
Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
Efficient technical communications skills including technical writing and presentations
Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret security clearance
Preferred
Current holds a DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT II or higher certification (e.g., CCNA or CCNP), and/or other network certifications
Familiarity with multicast protocols such as IGMP and PIM
Scripting language experience in at least one language such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python
Familiarity with Virtual Machines and Hypervisors (VmWare or KVM stack)
Experience with virtual networking tools (both simulation and software-defined networking)
Active U.S. government Secret (or higher) security clearance
Benefits
Flexible Work Schedules
Education Assistance
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jörg Rautenstrauch
President and CEO Industrial Segment and Kautex
Scott Donnelly
President and chief operating officer
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