Senior Project EngineerNetwork Architect
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Job Description
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nations space programs solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space delivering innovative solutions that span satellite launch ground and cyber systems for defense civil and commercial customers. When you join our team youll be part of a special collection of problem solvers thought leaders and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The National Systems Group serves as the technical advisor to the Intelligence Community and its mission partners involved in the collection and distribution of national and tactical intelligence including electronics programs advanced technologies ground and communications imagery programs and systems engineering and launch.
We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer/Network Architect (Sr. Project Engineer Communication Systems Engineering) to support the National Reconnaissance Offices (NRO) COMM Directorate Network Services Group (NSG). NSG goals include modernizing and simplifying NRO networks including cyber anticipating demand to scale networks to meet partner needs and to improve global network resilience. This opportunity will be focused on supporting NSG through rigorous data collection data analysis and systems engineering methodologies.
Work Model:
This position requires 100 on site work in Chantilly VA
What Youll Be Doing
- Analyze mission and IT requirements and provide technical guidance to develop telecommunications network/data communications architectures
- Apply specific technical knowledge of OSI Model Layer 2/Layer 3 network devices TCP/IP routing/switching protocols network security/firewalls and network mapping in the performance of network modeling analysis and planning
- Analyze terrestrial/space optical transmission network models to identify availability risks due to cyber security vulnerabilities and other network architecture weaknesses
- Generate and present reports of findings and recommendations to NSG COMM and senior leaders from other NRO offices
What You Need to be Successful
Minimum Requirements Sr. Project Engineer Communication Engineering
- This position requires a current and active TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance and polygraph which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
- A bachelors degree in engineering science mathematics or a related field
- 10 or more years of relevant experience
- Experience providing network engineering solutions technical analysis and impact assessments tradeoffs and market research preferably in enterprise IT service environments
- Experience developing technical roadmaps and architectures preferably in enterprise IT service environments
- Experience using and/or researching tools and platforms for developing enterprise architectures
How You Can Stand Out
It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
- An advanced degree in engineering science mathematics or a related field
- Direct experience developing IC or NRO mission system or technology architectures
- Direct experience or familiarization with COMM network technologies VM and Linux
- Experience implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other cyber security principles
- Experience managing projects throughout the systems engineering lifecycle
- Experience implementing Model Based Systems Engineering frameworks and solutions
- Certifications in Network Engineering Enterprise Architecture and/or Systems Engineering
- Experience in integrating enterpriselevel program requirements schedules deliveries and budget plans
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to include oral and written communication
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers company leadership and matrixed engineering staff
Leadership Competencies
Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee regardless of level and role can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders we want individuals who:
- Operate Strategically
- Lead Change
- Engage with Impact
- Foster Innovation
- Deliver Results
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process our team will provide details of our industryleading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays sick time and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules including telework options
- 401(k) Plan Employees receive a total companypaid benefit of 8 10 or 12 of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect
We are all unique from various backgrounds and all walks of life yet one thing bonds all of us to each otherthe belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race age sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression colorreligiongeneticinformation marital status ancestry national origin protected veteran status physical disability medical condition mental disability or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If youre an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by emailat .You can also reviewKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
