Network Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintenance and evolution of the airborne network wireless testbed. Integrate new devices and networks into the testbed. Maintain configuration control of the test bed network and oversee several secure components of the test infrastructure

Skills:

• Proficiency with Layer 2 networking protocols (e.g. VLAN)
• Proficiency with Layer 3 networking protocols (e.g. OSPF, BGP)
• Familiarity with Layer 4 ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/IP)
• Experience with network security; to include documenting network security and filing for policy exceptions
• Experience with STIG compliance
• Programming languages: Python, Go, Java
• Toolset proficiency: EXSi, Microsoft Visio, EMACS
• Has experience setting up IP network encryption devices and has experience designing and maintaining networks using DoD tactical wireless radios.
• Experience configuring and maintaining DoD tactical radio systems: Iridium, INMARSAT (swift64), PRC-117G, AirCell, 5G Wi-Fi, Tactical Common Data Link, QNT
• Proficiency in both Microsoft and Linux environments
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work on a team
• A Cisco Certified Network Associate who has completed the Cisco Internetworking Course or equivalent experience configuring and maintaining commercial network infrastructure.
• Applicant must have served as an ISSO for a complex system or similar experience for more than 5 years,
• A BS in Computer Science or related field plus 5 years of experience or greater than 10 years of experience in the field of Network Engineering.
• Willingness to participate in flight test activity; to include ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 Flight Physical
• Familiarity with data dashboard development, with preference for Node-RED, or similar
• Familiarity with network encryption and/or encryptors
• Familiarity with OpenStreetMap
• Familiarity with instrumentation, to include analog-to-digital system integration

Education/Experience:

• A BS in Computer Science or related field plus 5 years of experience or greater than 10 years of experience in the field of Network Engineering.