Otto Aerospace · 17 hours ago
Principal Network & Systems Engineer
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expOtto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, focusing on sustainability and advanced aerodynamics. The Principal Network & Systems Engineer will establish the network and IT foundations necessary for designing and manufacturing the aircraft, ensuring secure and high-performance connectivity across various environments.
AerospaceAir Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior technical contributor for enterprise networking, supporting network architecture and technical direction in alignment with FAA, ITAR, and internal security requirements
Design, implement, and sustain secure, highly available network environments across on-premises data centers, cloud and hybrid infrastructures, and global WANs supporting engineering, manufacturing, test, and certification activities
Develop and maintain network reference architectures, standards, and design patterns that emphasize traceability, resiliency, performance, and compliance in regulated aerospace environments
Drive the technical design and execution of complex initiatives such as data center upgrades, cloud networking integrations, SDWAN deployments, and zero-trust network architectures with attention to auditability and controlled access
Evaluate network technologies, service providers, and vendors; provide technical recommendations that consider compliance, data sovereignty, export control, and operational risk
Provide technical guidance and peer level mentoring to network engineers, reinforcing disciplined design, change control, and operational rigor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (CS), Management Information Systems (MIS), or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressively relevant IT experience
CCNA certification preferred; CCNP considered a significant advantage
Microsoft MCSA 2012 or higher preferred
CISSP, CISM, CISA certifications a plus
CompTIA Security+ a plus
Extensive experience with LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, MPLS, and wireless network administration, including Cisco Catalyst switches, Cisco FPR firewalls (or equivalents), and Meraki MS/MR/MX platforms
Solid understanding of routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
Hands-on expertise deploying and managing MDR solutions such as Arctic Wolf
Proficient with EDR platforms including CrowdStrike and/or Sentinel One
Experienced with Zero Trust solutions such as Zscaler
Background in Incident Response involving detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery
Skilled in vulnerability and risk management, including continuous scanning, prioritization, and remediation oversight
Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks such as CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST‑CSF
Extensive system administration experience with Microsoft Windows platforms and Active Directory/Entra ID (Azure AD)
In-depth experience administering VMware and/or other virtualization platforms
Experience with SAN technologies including Dell PowerStore, HPE Nimble, Pure, Dell EMC, or NetApp
Comprehensive experience with Office 365, Azure, and SQL administration
Experience with AWS
Knowledgeable in managing IIS, Tomcat, Apache, and related web services
Experience with backup platforms such as Veeam Backup & Replication
Advanced scripting capabilities in PowerShell, Bash, Korn, csh/sh, and/or VBScript
Extensive experience using MDM solutions such as Microsoft Intune
Proficient with endpoint management tools including NinjaOne and/or Automox
Collaborative team contributor with a consistent record of meeting deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and facilitation abilities
Demonstrated analytical thinking with effective time and project management skills
Possess strong problem-solving and time/project management skills
Able to communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders at all organizational levels
Preferred
Experience supporting Apple endpoint devices preferred
Benefits
Subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) opportunities
Paid short term disability
Voluntary long-term disability and additional term life
15 paid days off
13 paid company holidays
Paid sick leave
Potential bonuses and stock options
Company
Otto Aerospace
Otto is creating the future of sustainable air travel through paradigm-shifting design, performance and economics.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paul Touw
Chief Executive Officer
J. Scott Drennan
President & COO
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