Network Engineer SME

Title:

KBRs National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security this position your work will have a profound impact on the countrys most critical role protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Network Engineer SME to join our team mainly working from home in a hybrid fashion occasionally going onsite to our customer site in the Lompoc California area.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides authoritative technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Evaluates maps and implements network systems.
• Monitors documents and resolves complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interfaces with stakeholder support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
• Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design integration and implementation including personnel hardware software budgetary and support facilities and/or equipment.
• Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations including computer and network operations data entry data control LAN/WAN administration and operations support operating systems configurations system security policy procedures and/or application service delivery strategy and operations.
• Comfortable with network terrain mapping from packet capture analysis
• Monitors network performance and troubleshoots and identifies highly complex problems to maintain operating efficiency and ensure quality transmission service on the network.
• Cloud computing familiarity with a focus on security and networking - e.g. AWS transit gateways Azure Virtual WANs Google Cloud Network Connectivity. WAF and CloudArmor passive packet collection and characterization experience preferred.
• Experience with Software-defined networking implementations (SDN) a plus
• Directs collection and compilation of data on existing enterprise information systems operations and maintenance with emphasis on networking technologies and data flows. Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.
• Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance often in closed network boundaries.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced staff and may serve as a team lead.
• May participate in the development of organizational IT policies and procedures.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret is required to be considered for this role
• Masters Degree in Engineering Computer Science or related fields (experienced considered in lieu of degree)
• 15 years of related experience
• Demonstrated ability with Network Administration Network Management Network Engineering Network Design Network Security Problem Solving/Troubleshooting and Network Reconnaissance
• Proficient Written and Oral Communication; Organization Problem Solving Communication Technical Documentation and Teamwork.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II - Required
• Ability to travel periodically to Lompoc California as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desired Certifications
• CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
• AWS SAA-C03 - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• Azure Solution Architect
• Google Cloud Solutions Architect
• CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Basic Compensation:

El Segundo CA $150000 - $188000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.