Network and Video Engineer (CISCO) Expert

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

The individual selected for this position will support the customer's organization that provides video engineering services on a global scale. The enterprise supports a carrier class WAN, complex and diverse campus. This position will provide systems/ network engineering support to the customer's mission partners. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Network Design: Designs and plans network communications systems, including LAN, WAN, and video networks, to meet organizational requirements and ensure reliability, scalability, and security.

• System Architecture: Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network and video architecture, including diagrams, flowcharts, and technical documentation.

• Testing and Evaluation: Conducts testing of network and video designs, including functional, integration, and regression testing, to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards.

• Network Monitoring: Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options, including performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

• Implementation Planning: Plans implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the networks, including coordination with stakeholders, development of project plans, and execution of implementation activities.

• User Support: Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations, including providing technical support, training, and documentation.

• Technical Expertise: Maintains technical expertise in all areas of video, network, and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, including routers, multiplexors, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways.

• Technology Evaluation: Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network and video technology, including research, analysis, and recommendation of emerging technologies and trends.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

We are looking for an experienced Network and Video Engineer with a minimum of 11 years' experience with A Bachelor's or Master’s Degree with the following experience:

• Network Operations & Fundamentals:

  • Knowledge of LAN/WAN operations, network protocols, architectures, topologies, and networking devices (multiplexors, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways).

• Information Security

  • Understanding of security policies, risk management, threat analysis, and vulnerability assessment.

• Video Technologies & A/V Solutions

  • Experience with video conferencing, streaming, content delivery networks, and designing A/V solutions.

• Teleconferencing

  • Familiarity with teleconferencing codecs and infrastructure (e.g., Polycom, Cisco VTC).

• Audio/Visual Equipment

  • Experience in testing and evaluating A/V equipment (microphones, speakers, cameras, displays).

• Accreditation Process

  • Knowledge of accreditation tools for video and communications systems, including security assessments.

• Communication Skills

  • Strong oral and written communication skills for conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• Dynamic Environment

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, technologies, and requirements.

• Design & Documentation Tools

  • Experience with Visio for network diagrams, flowcharts, and technical documentation.

• Extron Equipment

  • Experience with Extron devices, including configuration and troubleshooting.

• Cisco Solutions

  • Experience with various Cisco products (CUCM, CUBE, Expressway, VCS, CMS, Prime Collaboration, UCS, Jabber) including configuration and troubleshooting.

• VMware ESXi

  • Experience operating and managing VMware ESXi hypervisor servers.

• Testing & Documentation

  • Experience in designing and maintaining testing documentation (test plans, cases, reports).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Trident V2CDS: Experience operating Trident V2CDS Cross-Domain Solution Servers, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Trident V2CDS solutions.

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS Linux, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of Linux operating systems.

• Firewall Troubleshooting: Experience troubleshooting firewalls, specifically regarding Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and H.323 protocols, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of firewalls.

• Other Vendor UC Systems: Experience with other vendor Unified Communications (UC) systems, including but not limited to Avaya, Microsoft, Oracle, and Polycom, including configuration, management, and troubleshooting of UC solutions

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.