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Network Engineer_COMSEC

BAE Systems

Sterling, VAFull-time$150–254K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$150–254K/yr
Location
Sterling, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks Network Engineers, Communications Security (COMSEC), at junior through senior levels, to support a classified Intelligence Community customer. The role manages cryptographic equipment and key materials, ensures installations adhere to ICD705 TEMPEST mitigation standards, and supports a mission to protect national security. The position contributes to modernization of legacy infrastructure and applications while applying current cybersecurity practices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Classified Network MaintenanceCryptographic Key TrackingICD705 TEMPEST MitigationsApplication TroubleshootingVirtualization TechnologiesWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMultitaskingDeadline ManagementInitiativeCreativityTechnical AbilityIssue IdentificationCorrective Action ImplementationTeam Leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's DegreeTEMPEST Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

At BAE Systems, we believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find here. Join us as our team develops, maintains, and protects the latest technology that directly aids in the defense of national security.

As part of our team, you ll be joining a diverse group of driven professionals who are modernizing legacy infrastructure and applications as part of a no fail mission, all the while protecting systems with the most-current cybersecurity practices. With us, you ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

We are looking for Network Engineers, Communications Security (COMSEC) of all levels (junior to senior) to add their skills to our team supporting a classified customer in the Intelligence Community. In this role, you will providemanagement of cryptographic-related tasks, to include the proper handling, tracking, deployment, procurement, and disposal of cryptographic equipment. You will ensure adherence to ICD705 TEMPEST mitigations standards of all installations and be responsible for the management of all crypto key materials, devices, and tracking.This is an exciting and dynamic job opportunity where you ll not only work on an important project, but help advance the U.S mission to protect our Nation and partners.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's or Master s Degree(s)

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree(s)

  • Demonstrated experience maintaining geographically dispersed classified networks

  • Expertise in tracking crypto keys and devices

  • Knowledge of ICD705 TEMPEST mitigations standards

  • Experience troubleshooting/resolving application issues

  • Expertise in virtualization technologies for implementation of solutions

  • Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal methods

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines, both in a team and as an individual contributor

  • High degree of initiative, creativity, and technical ability

  • Ability to identify issues and implement corrective actions

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Information Technology or Engineer Bachelor's or Master s Degree(s)

  • Experience leading and managing a team of junior network professionals

  • Relevant certifications (TEMPEST)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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_COMSEC

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How this job compares

Set against the 4,181 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–254K/yr
  • Virginia median$120–182K/yr312 salary ranges
  • US median$115–187K/yr3,238 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $202K, is 35% above the Virginia median midpoint ($150K) — in the top quarter of Network Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 392 open Network Engineer jobs in Virginia and 4,181 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 8 years (3,598 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,185 of the 4,181 open Network Engineer jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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