Principal Network Engineer

Network communication solutions architecture development. Configuring, deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining network and infrastructure solutions. Developing Network System Automation strategies. Assist and support Information Systems Security Manager/Officer (ISSM/ISSO) with attaining and managing operational security posture of network systems. Work on multiple networks across various classification levels, adhering to all security policies, procedures, and processes. Participate in key engineering integration meetings: Milestone design and technical reviews Team Lead Meetings Material Improvement Program Review Boards Engineering and Crew Station Working Groups Lead System Engineer Technical Engagements Integrated Test Team Meetings On-aircraft integration and engineering test build events Knock down administrative and engineering barriers Raise issues to technical and programmatic POCs and/or leadership for decision/action Plan and schedule resources to support integration and test Report on status of ongoing integration and test Contribute to systems engineering activities including requirements definition, architecture development, integration, and verification. Participate in platform integration and testing and verification of subsystems for performance and functionality. Develop and deliver technical briefings to a wide range of audiences, including senior technical and leadership stakeholders. Collaborate with U.S. government and industry partner organizations to support joint mission capability development. Manage system requirements and derived requirements to ensure the delivery of systems compatible with defined system architectures. Support the resolution of action items from Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, design reviews, program reviews, and test reviews that require cross-discipline coordination. Develop the methods, processes, and evaluation criteria by which the systems, subsystems, and work products are verified against their requirements. Minimum 8+ years of industry or government experience demonstrating and practicing knowledge, skills, and abilities in Network Engineering. Strong ability to design, implement, and manage complex network infrastructures. Core networking (TCP/IP and UDP, routing protocols, VLANs, multicast networking, time synchronization) Network protocol analysis (Wireshark, packet capture analysis, troubleshooting/resolving network issues) Wireless communications (mesh networking, LTE/5G, RF fundamentals, Wi-Fi) UAV communications system protocols o Linux administration Cybersecurity (firewalls, authentication, VPNs, STIG implementation) Rapid prototyping and iterative development Testing, evaluating, and reporting to include software/hardware-in-the-loop, developmental test, and operational test Ability to work well in a cross-disciplinary team with other engineers and military operators. Ability to apply expert knowledge and proactively work independently. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, "tip of the spear" environment. Integration of weapons systems, sensor, and C2 capabilities, including cross-platform interoperability. Bachelor's degree in network engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field. Master's degree in network engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field, desired. CompTIA Network+, CASP+, Sec+, A+, Linux desired. US Citizenship. Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SAP and SCI eligibility. LI-BH1 mtsi mtsijobs