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About the Role
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of experience in LAN switch administration, with hands-on expertise maintaining inventories, IOS configurations, and spare equipment in government or large enterprise networks.
- Proven track record developing prioritized restoration lists, network diagrams, and SOPs for operational efficiency and compliance.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable).
- Strong knowledge of federal network standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, DISA guidelines) and ITIL practices for service configuration and operations.
- Proficiency in Cisco IOS, network diagramming tools, and inventory management systems (e.g., SolarWinds, NetBox).
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills for documentation and team collaboration.
- Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center certification.
- Experience supporting DoD or large federal LAN environments, including hybrid cloud integrations and rapid restoration planning.
- ITIL 4 Foundation or higher certification, with focus on service asset and configuration management.
- Background in automation scripting (e.g., Python for config backups) and tools for network visualization.
- Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+).
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid parental, military, bereavement, and sick leave.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, security and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA, with locations across the country. BAE Systems employees’ dedication and commitment show in everything they create and deliver, including advanced electronic systems, cyber operations and intelligence analysis, combat vehicles, naval weapons, ship maintenance and modernization, and vehicle upgrades and services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Connect your passion for making a difference to career full of purpose by visiting jobs.baesystems.com. BAE Systems, Inc. believes in the free exchange of ideas and encourages all visitors to its social media properties to engage in spirited conversation. We expect and encourage differences in opinions and perspectives, but we require a civil discourse. To that end, all posts and comments must: - Refrain from promoting partisan political causes. - Protect confidential, proprietary, embargoed or otherwise protected information. - Respect and protect intellectual property rights and permissions for artistic content. Further, BAE Systems will remove comments that do not contribute to a civil discourse. The following are examples of comments that will be removed: - Profanity, or any speech that is potentially denigrating or demeaning. - Violence, threats of violence, or implied violence. - Descriptions of illegal activity, or implied illegal activity. - Ad hominem attacks or personal insults. - Off-topic or demonstrably false information