Network Engineer, Mid-Level

Job Description

Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation's history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About This Job

Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for a Mid-Level Network Engineer to work on our network team. The selected candidate will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. The position will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Administer, configure, and optimize enterprisegrade routing and switching platforms (e.g., Cisco IOS/NXOS, Juniper, Arista)

• Implement and manage firewalls, VPN solutions, network segmentation, and ZeroTrust security principles

• Design, document, and maintain LAN/WAN architectures, including redundancy, load balancing, and failover strategies

• Interpret and apply government security frameworks such as RMF, ACAS, HBSS/Trellix, and IAVM bulletins

• Conduct rootcause analysis for complex network issues and provide longterm corrective actions

• Utilize network monitoring and performanceanalysis tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark) to ensure reliability and availability

• Automate network tasks through scripting (PowerShell, Python, Ansible) to improve efficiency and reduce manual work

• Manage changecontrol processes, documentation standards, and configuration baselines in compliancedriven environments

• Collaborate effectively with system administrators, cybersecurity teams, vendors, and program managers on integrated technical efforts

• Support lifecycle operations such as patching, version upgrades, hardware refresh, and secure deprovisioning of legacy network components

• Demonstrate handson proficiency with identity and directory services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP), including troubleshooting and integration

• Apply STIG compliance to network devices (Cisco IOS/NXOS, switches, routers, firewalls) and validate adherence through automated or manual scanning

• Maintain accuracy and completeness of operational documentation, SOPs, runbooks, and CMDB records

• Demonstrate structured, logical troubleshooting methodology using logs, packet captures, and telemetry data

• Operate effectively under missioncritical conditions with competing priorities, providing clear communication during outages or escalations

• Research emerging trends, techniques, methods, and current best practices

• Any other duties as assigned

What's In It For You

• Competitive wages

• Medical

• Dental

• 401k

• Paid time off

• Work/life balance

• Career development

• Tuition reimbursement

• Mentorship opportunities

• Rewards & recognition

Work Location

HAFB, Utah

Travel

<10%

Certification Requirement

The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date.

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must also be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance for this position.

US Citizenship Requirement

Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Education and Experience Requirements are as follows:

• HS diploma and 16 years of related experience, or

• BS/BA and 12 years of related experience, or

• MA/MS with 10 years of related experience

• Related experience should be in network engineering, design, configuration, maintenance, patching, and upgrades

• The successful candidate should be able to:

• Communicate effectively with internal and external resources necessary to successfully complete assignments or projects

• Proactively manage and prioritize multiple related projects, assignments, timelines, milestones, and follow-up communications

• Troubleshoot and resolve daily support tickets, including end-user support via phone, email, and remote control

• Utilize DISA STIG checklists to assess and document compliance

Certification Requirement

The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date.

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance for this position.

US Citizenship Requirement

Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations

• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability

• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning

• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues

• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure

• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company s security team

• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution

• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

Network Engineer, Mid-Level

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