Network Engineer Hybrid
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Vacancy
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Job Description
Job Title: Network Engineer (Hybrid)
- Location: Lexington MA (34 days/week onsite)
- Job Type: W2 Contract
Background/Need
Group 65 maintains and operates an airborne network wireless test bed in support of network research into tactical wireless communication systems. The test bed is composed of COTS switches routers and work stations integrated with customized or prototype government furnished devices. The infrastructure is distributed across several locations and includes aircraft and mobile ground assets.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Assist in maintenance and evolution of the airborne network wireless testbed.
- Integrate new devices and networks into the testbed.
- Maintain configuration control of the test bed network and oversee several secure components of the test infrastructure.
- Develop network plans and evaluate network protocols for use in the test bed.
Strong Linux networking experience with the native Linux network stack Quagga and/or Free Range Routing
Experience automating network configurations using infrastructureascode tools (e.g. Ansible) and/or scripting (e.g. Bash Python)
Demonstrated technical proficiency in network protocol fundamentals and configuration (e.g. DNS DHCP routing protocols)
A BS in Computer Science or related field plus 5 years of relevant experience
Operation of SDWAN and other secure virtual network services over commercial networks
Has experience setting up IP network encryption devices and has experience designing and maintaining networks using DoD tactical wireless radios
Experience configuring and maintaining commercial radios or DoD tactical radio systems such as: Starlink INMARSAT PRC117G AirCell 5G WiFi Common Data Link QNT
Served as an ISSO for a complex system or similar experience with classified networks
Has or can obtain a Class III flight physical and AF Physiological training
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Administration
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
