Job Description

The NA shall evaluate moderately complex networks to identify and reconcile all obstacles to the network's optimum performance. The NA shall conduct site surveys alone, or as a team member and employs knowledge gained to
configure and/or recommend the configuration of networks. The NA shall research and evaluate network technologies and Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) in the course of assessing the currency of the networks. The NA shall employ the research and evaluation results to produce actionable recommendations for changes that, when
executed, ensure that the networks remain current with leading industry standards. The NA shall design and plan moderately complex network systems and recommends resources required to maintain planned service levels. The NA shall demonstrate proficiency with communicating network architectures through the production of clear network diagrams. The NA shall direct the execution of projects of limited complexity. The NA shall plan and conduct relevant feasibility studies and produces initial drafts of related technical standards. The NA shall resolve moderately
complex network problems. The NA shall establish and meet established work-product deliverable deadlines. The NA shall support the unit with other duties as assigned within the scope of work.

Required Skills and Education

A relevant industry certification, such as COMPTIA Network+, Cisco
Certified Network Administrator (CCNA), etc.
Configured and managed products from major networking equipment and
firewall vendors
Expertise in the maintenance of networking Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices and
policies
Use of automated methods to deploy and maintain switches and firewalls
Experience maintaining firewall appliances and firewall rules
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and support changes to network
including cable infrastructure, network monitoring software, firmware and
hardware.
Evaluation and testing of network equipment
Maintenance of network systems and equipment

Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred Skills are also provided below
a. (U) Expertise with Network device QoS policies
b. (U) Ability to produce detailed documentation and procedures for all solutions
c. (U) Analysis of network and network equipment performance
d. (U) Integration of network device and SMB protocols with Software Defined
Storage technologies such as but not limited to RDMA
e. (U) Experience with Cloud technologies and interconnecting existing systems into
the cloud
f. (U) Monitoring of network and other communication equipment
g. (U) Ability to train to peers and users on topics within expertise
h. (U) Development, implementation, and testing of changes to communication
networks
i. (U) Resolution of interoperability problems within and between networks
j. (U) Analysis of traffic information used to justify network optimization and
reconfiguration
k. (U) Ability to provide technical assistance, training and system documentation for
users
l. (U) Experience configuring and maintaining Taclane devices
m. (U) Experience with Watchguard, Arista,and Netgear product lines

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Technology,
Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and four (4) years of experience in
monitoring, managing, and administering internet protocol (IP) networks in a production
environment or in lieu of education eight (8) years of experience. If utilizing in lieu of
education, all experience must be at or above the position level described above.

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).