Principal Network Services Engineer

Principal Network Services Engineer

LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: TS/SCI

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Network Services Engineer providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.

The Network Services Engineer will apply broad theoretical and practical knowledge of system network engineering to the full-spectrum acquisition process, with a focus on mission applications. The engineer will support development, acquisition, and accreditation efforts; collect network topology and configuration data; evaluate network designs for compliance with cybersecurity and project requirements; identify technical gaps; and assist in the development of acquisition documentation. Responsibilities also include designing, engineering, testing, and fielding network baselines to meet current and future cybersecurity requirements, supporting both wired and wireless technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have and be able to maintain an active Top Secret level clearance and be SCI eligible.
• Must be a US citizen

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• 20+ years of experience with 12+ years of DoD related experience

• Expertise in ITW/AA C2 missions, with ability to apply and convey knowledge to other mission areas

• Linux Red Hat and Linux security hardening experience (desired)

• Cisco network design experience (desired)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct program portfolio reviews to evaluate/recommend alternative plans, improve engineering processes, sustain program baselines, and validate system-level performance in accordance with specifications.

• Prepare technical documentation to define and recommend system/subsystem characteristics; produce management reports and technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective actions.

• Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures, and evaluate end-to-end communications (from sensor/source through C2 nodes to end users).

• Provide technical training, program engineering support, and integration/sustainment services for acquisition, deployment/fielding, and operations oversight.

• Analyze and recommend network requirements, architectures, and infrastructure.

• Monitor and analyze network workload, capacity, and performance.

• Diagnose and resolve network problems, ensuring continuity of operations.

• Recommend and implement backup/recovery procedures.

• Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software.

• Ensure rigorous application of cybersecurity policies and practices.

• Support Agile software execution with Government and prime contractors.

• Support development of service-oriented architectures for software development.

• Provide life cycle network engineering support for sustainment activities.

• Create, update, and maintain detailed network design diagrams (Visio) with implementation details (cables, ports, buildings).

• Collect/analyze operational data to estimate availability and recovery factors.

• Maintain information on service level agreements (SLAs) and POCs for each pathway.

• Provide oversight for acquisition and configuration of network management systems.

• Support troubleshooting and infrastructure upgrades during operational mode.

• Configure and troubleshoot network/security technologies: VPN, DMVPN, GRE, IPsec, MACSec/Cisco TrustSec, ACLs, traffic flows, L2/L3 separation, fragmentation.

• Manage performance parameters: QoS, load balancing, multi-chassis ether channel, stateful switchover, nonstop routing/forwarding, graceful restarts, MTU, policing.

• Implement and troubleshoot protocols: Unicast/Multicast, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, OSPF, RTP, RSTP, STP, MPLS, LDP, VoIP, SNMP.

• Understand/document network failure identification and recovery procedures.

• Develop repeatable methods to test network pathways for performance and failure identification.

• Provide oversight for High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) acquisition, configuration, and remote management systems.

• Understand security boundary designs (e.g., Cross Domain Solutions).

• Facilitate DISA engineering for communications pathways using Commercial Ethernet Gateway architectures.

• Assist in the acquisition of DISA point-to-point circuits.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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