Systems/Network Engineering (SME) Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Systems/Network Engineering (SME)

Location:

Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD Who We Are Special Aerospace Services (SAS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing aerospace company. Since 2007, we’ve been a trusted mission partner to space industry leaders, providing engineering and technical expertise to support critical government programs. Our dedicated team works at the intersection of innovation and reliability to deliver solutions that advance exploration, defense, and national security. Your Role Apply specialized knowledge of primary technical or business discipline. Requires broad knowledge of two technical or business fields and extensive knowledge of his/her specialty. A technology expert on delivering technological requirements and solving problems within IT or business environments, which includes but is not limited to Compute, Storage, Data Services, Network, Resource Management, Cybersecurity, Tool and Application development, and Government business models for finance, procurement, and human resources. Provides technical expertise and guidance in the given area of expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide system and network optimization design, implementation, testing, and maintenance support for a complex enterprise network using industry best practices Resolve escalated network and security support issues (Tier 3) Independently conduct network assessments, identify possible vulnerabilities, and recommend/develop solutions to problems found Lead development of network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures Support continuous service improvements (CSI) Active participation in Root Cause Analysis for Problem Management activities Work with cross-functional teams to plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and deployments Manage vendor relationships, including engagement on Incident Support activities and ensure timely delivery of program deliverables Monitoring, capacity planning, backup, and recovery of network equipment Keep up with technology trends. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tactics, and tools to improve service delivery Mentor and coach junior engineers, including providing training and support as required Provide testing support for the setup, installation, and transition to operations of service infrastructure devices, NMS and tools Function as the primary COOP capability support engineer Support lifecycle sustainment and refresh activities Utilize the designated ticketing system to document resolution and develop knowledge management artifacts

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or AA/AS degree and 8-10 years of prior relevant experience, or Master’s with 5-7 years of prior relevant experience. Specific years of related work experience may be substituted for a degree.

Required Experience & Skills:

Extensive knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements 8+ years’ experience engineering and troubleshooting networks, including extensive routing and switching experience such as one or more of the following: MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols i.e. BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, switching protocols i.e. Spanning Tree Protocol, VLANs, LLDP, VoIP, Multicast protocols and emerging network technologies Hands-on experience with standard industry products e.g. Cisco, Juniper, and Ciena Effective communicator and able to coordinate network and customer issues with other technical sections Strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of IP network/subnet addressing Experienced and adept at developing and maintaining technical documents, analyses, and reports Experience developing and presenting technical information to senior customer management, customer stakeholders, and company management Ability to multitask and respond quickly to real-time dataflow issues Ability to work non-standard work hours/shifts Knowledge of Network Monitoring tools, e.g.

NNMi, Specturm, MRTG, CACTI Desired Experience:

Juniper route, switch and security appliances. (MX, EX, SRX) Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) implementation and design concepts NNMi configuration and maintenance Splunk Experience with change, configuration and performance management NetOps concepts Working with Commercial Carrier service providers, e.g.,

AT&T, Verizon Knowledge of Linux Clearance:

Candidate must have or be able to obtain a Public Trust with a Level of Confidence of 50 or higher. Desired Certifications /

Training:

Current holders of either a CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA Occasional travel to Greenbelt, Maryland, may be required. How You Will Be Rewarded We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. The annual salary for this role depends on the candidate’s work experience, education/training, and related skills. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well-being, and professional growth. The background check will be required prior to any hire. Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. Elevate your career by joining the SAS Platform, a leader in aerospace innovation.