Worker Type Regular
The primary role of the Senior Network Engineer is to provide advanced network engineering and system administration support for local and globally distributed networks of varying sizes and configurations. This position is responsible for the management of virtual mixed environments remote health and status monitoring and the design sustainment and enhancement of complex computer and system architectures. The Senior Network Engineer will support lab systems field the deployment of systems and provide ongoing support to fielded systems. Additional responsibilities include the creation and maintenance of system documentation physical installation of network equipment and infrastructure at local and field sites and research support for the design of next-generation network systems. Position
Provide network engineering support for local and globally distributed networks across a range of sizes and configurations. Manage and administer a pool of virtual mixed environments to ensure availability performance and security. Perform remote health and status monitoring of network and system assets and implement corrective actions as needed. Design sustain and enhance computer and system architectures in support of mission requirements. Act as a System Administrator for both in-house equipment and fielded systems including large geographically distributed systems-of-systems. Provide engineering support for network processor research labs including fielding systems and supporting fielded capabilities. Incorporate new technologies into advanced development prototypes for next-generation front-end systems. Create sustain and enhance system documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. Perform physical installation of network equipment racks and infrastructure including fiber optic and copper cabling both locally and at field sites. Construct and maintain complex networks involving switching routing and firewalls using both physical (e.g. Cisco Brocade Palo Alto) and virtual (e.g. VMware Distributed Switching) solutions. Apply expert-level knowledge of routing and VPN protocols including OSPF EIGRP and DMVPN. Utilize knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) specifically VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) in the design and operation of advanced network solutions. Administer Linux systems including server installation via PXE (e.g. Cobbler/Kickstart) producing RPMs for custom software installations and deploying Ubuntu and RedHat distributions. Reconfigure and recompile Linux kernels to meet mission-specific performance and security requirements. Contribute to GUI development efforts associated with system and network management tools. Basic
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technically similar field from an accredited college or university four
& Desired Competencies Experience working with complex network infrastructures involving multi-vendor environments and both physical and virtual networking components. Strong background in Linux-based system and network administration in operational environments. Experience integrating emerging technologies into existing network architectures and advanced prototype systems. Ability to work collaboratively with engineers analysts and mission partners to ensure system performance reliability and security. Salary Range $102000 – $255000 The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including but not limited to level of position job responsibilities geographic location scope of relevant work experience educational background certifications contract-specific affordability organizational requirements alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data. ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120
AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit http//www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http//www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Based in California AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer Dr. Paul MacCready we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed. What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation AeroVironment designs develops produces and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time airborne reconnaissance surveillance and target acquisition. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic data sexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR
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