Principal Engineer, Network

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage.The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.

Principal Network Engineer
Hybrid from Reston, VA

Leads the design, optimization, and operations of advanced transport services providing for end-to-end SATCOM solutions. Acts as a subject matter expert and mentor, handling major infrastructure projects and high-priority issues.

• Design and maintain advanced MPLS services possibly including but not limited to: Layer 3 VPN, Layer 2 VPN (EVPN), Segment Routing, Traffic Engineering and Quality of Service.
• Engineer and implement networks supporting internal and external customer requirements working across functional areas to include but not limited to SATCOM platform team, Operations, and PMO.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the microwave radio/wireless/line-of-sight backbone network - physical and network layers.
• Work with external vendors (circuit and colocation) and parent entity for the Implementation of new connectivity in support of business objectives.
• Perform structured lab testing to support regression testing of firmware updates, identify and resolve operational issues and engineer proof-of-concepts for adoption of new technologies.
• Travel to remote locations in support of business objectives
• Analyze, optimize and troubleshoot routing issues with ISIS, OSPF, BGP, RSVP, and MPLS label stacks.
• Lead technical reviews and approve changes through the formal changemanagement process.
• Maintain detailed logs and technical documentation within ServiceNow.
• Use and maintain assets in ScienceLogic SL1 to monitor health, availability, and performance of network systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and help establish operational best practices.
• Contribute to project planning, capacity forecasting, and network expansion initiatives.
• Support and maintain Juniper EX switches for access and aggregation layer needs.
• Develop, review, and update MS Visio diagrams at both physical and logical level.
• Support responses to Government RFPs/RFIs including technical design, solution write-ups, Bill of Materials (BOM) development, and participation in color team reviews for technical volumes using existing platforms/processes.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years in serviceprovider or carrierclass networks.
• Proven experience in Enterprise protocols such as VLANs, VRF-Lite, 802.1Q, 802.3AD.
• Knowledge of basic network firewall functions such as: ACLs, interzone security policy and network address translation.
• Knowledge of network routing protocols, RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
• Excellent troubleshooting, planning, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience with Juniper MX/SRX/EX platforms, Cisco ASR/ISR, Catalyst
• Must have Top Secret SCI + Poly Counter Intelligent clearance.

• JNCIPSP certification strongly preferred; active pursuit of JNCIESP.
• Proven experience in Service Provider protocols such as: MPLS, L3VPN, EVPN, RSVPTE, ISIS, OSPF, and BGP.
• Programming/automation with Python, Ansible, or equivalent.
• Experience with Network Function Virtualization in various hypervisor environments.
• ITIL Foundation certification.
• Experience with AWS cloud network architecture.
• Hands on experience with Arbuba, EdgeConnect/Silverpeak, or other SDWAN platforms.
• Hands on experience with Palo Alto Networks firewall
• Experience implementing network encryption (IPSec, MACSec)

The base salary range for this full-time position is $135,000.00 - $155,000.00 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. SES Space & Defense is committed to workplace diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.#LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1