Textron Systems · 14 hours ago
Networking Engineer IV
Textron Systems is part of Textron, a multi-industry company serving customers in aerospace and defense. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as a subject matter expert on networking technologies, designing private networks, and providing cybersecurity engineering support for various systems.
Manufacturing
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
Health insurance and prescription plan coverage
Dental insurance
Family building benefits
Vision insurance
Mental health resources
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide employees time away from work
Company
Textron Systems
Textron Systems has been providing innovative solutions to the defense, homeland security and aerospace communities for more than 50 years.
Funding
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