What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator, Journeyman position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
What's it like working with some of the biggest supercomputers in the world? Exciting! As part of our Engineering & Technology unit with BAE, you will join a team of administrators who support the Navy's DoD Supercomupting Resource Center (DSRC) to ensure networking continues strong at the center. With us, you will have a direct impact on critical systems and the opportunity to work with a diverse set of networking technologies and hardware. Skill development and knowledge growth are constant as you work with a core team of administrators.
We are looking for an experienced Networking Administrator to add their skills to our team supporting the network fabric covering hundreds of small and large systems. With a large share of the DoD's Supercomputing power at the Navy DSRC under the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP), networking is a critical piece which must work well. Your work here is valuable.
Primary Responsibilities
- Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, internet, and intranet systems.
- Utilize user access from command line and Web interfaces to configure and troubleshoot issues.
- Perform network address assignments.
- Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration.
- Utilize network monitoring tools such as Splunk and Zabbix to support and provide network operational status on a day-to-day basis.
- Read and produce network diagrams.
- Install, configure, and test networking devices. (Rack mount equipment and run appropriate Ethernet / fiber optic patch cables as needed to complete installations.)
- Analyze and provide problem resolution for IPv4 and IPv6 on all hardware and software elements of the data communication network.
- Evaluate and report on new technologies to enhance the capabilities of the data network.
- Adheres to security requirements as directed by the Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and support high availability demands.
- Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
- Propose solutions to management to provide data communications requirements based upon current usage and future needs.
Many team members have decades of experience and continuously choose to stay with this program. It's a job for some, but a career for many.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Active or Interim Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
- Meet DoDD 8570 IAT Level II Requirements
- Hold a current Security Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security )
- Have a Computing Environment Certification for networking devices (e.g., CCNA)
- Bachelors Degree in Networking or 3 years work experience
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Brocade Core and Edge Switches
- Juniper Firewalls
- Arista Switch for the Center Wide File System
- Running both copper and fiber cables to connect HPC systems, and infrastructure servers
- Work on classified network systems
- General knowledge working with CISCO networking technologies
- Experience with Splunk and Zabbix
- Working knowledge of ForeScout
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.