Job Description

Job Description

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The GFE Network Operations & Support Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational support of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) networks and associated infrastructure. This role provides hands-on networking expertise to ensure GFE environments remain secure, reliable, available, and compliant with operational and mission requirements.The position works closely with network engineering, systems administration, cybersecurity, security operations, and mission stakeholders to maintain network connectivity and resolve infrastructure issues across GFE environments.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility100% of the time.
 

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• An Active Secret Security Clearance and CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving complex problems in a production environment
• Minimum of a High School Diploma and 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with at least one virtualization platform
• Good understanding of Cisco and Juniper technologies
• Experience with LAN switching technologies such as VLANS, spanning tree, and ether-channel
• Capable of configuring network routing protocols such as Static OSPF & BGP
• Comfortable with Firewall routing, policy, and inspection
• Familiarity with configuring and managing NAT devices
• Experience with IP-Sec VPNs

Preferred Skills and Education

Experience with various WAN technologies such as MPLS and Ethernet
Familiarity with networking requirements for high performance storage systems
Familiarity with multicast technologies and anycast routing
Experience with high speed Ethernet technologies (25GB, 40GB, & 100GB physical implementation)
Experience in base networking architecture support
 

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.