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Lockheed Martin
Senior Network Communications Engineer - EADGE-T EXPAT UAE
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What they do
A Network Engineer or Architect designs and builds computer network systems, including software and hardware. Runs program and system tests, solves technical problems and maintains the network system. Designs and analyzes computer network models.
$130,162 / year median in Pennsylvania
-23% projected decline
Job Description
Description:
PLEASE NOTE
THISPOSITION REQUIRES A FULL-TIME EXPATRIATE ASSIGNMENT IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
(UAE)FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 YEARS. WHAT WE'RE DOING
Join the EADGE-T team and help modernize an integrated air and missile defense and air battle management capability for the United Arab Emirates. As part of theEADGE-T UAE
Tech Refresh , you'll support hardware modernization and foundational cybersecurity enhancements while helping deliver the next generation of this mission-critical system. Working alongside an international customer, you'll help develop and deploy secure communications infrastructure supporting one of Lockheed Martin's premier international defense programs.THE WORK
As a Level 3 Network Communications Engineer, you'll design, integrate, secure, and optimize high-performance communications networks supporting mission-critical air and missile defense operations. Working with systems, software, cybersecurity, hardware, and integration teams, you'll help develop resilient network architectures, integrate enterprise infrastructure, troubleshoot complex network issues, and ensure secure, reliable communications across multiple security domains.PLEASE NOTE
This position requires a government security clearance at the Secret level; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. This position is a full-time expatriate assignment based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is 100% onsite . This position may require travel to customer locations throughout the UAE and occasional support for overnight or weekend integration and test activities.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the design and development of secure network architectures by decomposing system requirements into functional, logical, and physical network solutions. Develop and implement network infrastructure solutions, including LAN/WAN architecture, firewall policies, IP addressing, Quality of Service (QoS), encryption, authentication, and network monitoring. Install, configure, and integrate routers, switches, firewalls, and supporting infrastructure while ensuring compliance with applicable DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Optimize network performance through capacity planning, latency analysis, traffic engineering, and proactive troubleshooting using industry-standard monitoring and diagnostic tools. Implement cybersecurity best practices, including Zero Trust principles, NIST 800-53 controls, firewall management, and network segmentation across multiple security domains. Support network automation and configuration management using technologies such as Ansible, Python, SNMP, NETCONF, CLI tools, and scripting to improve deployment and operational efficiency. Create technical documentation, network diagrams, and implementation procedures while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and supporting knowledge sharing across the program.WHO WE ARE EADGE-T
is a geographically dispersed Agile engineering team delivering the UAE Tech Refresh. Our engineers collaborate across systems, software, hardware, cybersecurity, networking, and integration disciplines to deliver next-generation air and missile defense capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with an international customer while helping deliver advanced mission capabilities from design through operational deployment.WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life — At Lockheed Martin, we invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and the opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges while supporting missions that matter.Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Network Communications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Cyber Security
- 3+ years of hands on network engineering experience.
Certifications:
- Cisco
CCNA/CCNP/CCIE
(Routing & Switching or Data Center) or Juniper JNCIA (preferred)/JNCIP/JNCIE, Arista EOS, etc.).- CompTIA Network+, Security+ Knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4, VLAN tagging, RSTP, LAG, VTEP, BGP, OSPF, GRE, MPLS, TLS, IPsec, MACsec. Proficiency with network hardware (Juniper (preferred), Cisco, Palo Alto, DELL, Arista)
- Strong scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform).
- Familiarity with network logging tools (ArcSight, Splunk, other Syslog tools)
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IDS/IPS, VPNs, PKI, stateful/stateless firewall with ALG, and symmetric/asymmetric encryption methods, cryptographic hash functions and familiarity of
NSA CSFC
capabilities & algorithms- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to obtain a
US DoD Secret Clearance Desired Skills:
3 years of experience in Network Communications as a network device SME Experience with Juniper EX, QFX, SRX, and MX productsNetwork Management:
Juniper Apstra, Mist, Ansible (configuration deployment), Syslog, NTPv4, NETConf, SNMPv2/v3Virtual Hypervisor & Micro Services:
VMWare VCF (understanding of vSwitch and vSAN, VM interfaces), K8 (understanding of Kubernetes and containers' network interfaces and ports) Experience with high capacity fiber optics MMF and SM i.e. 10/25/40/100 Gbps data rates Wireshark/PCAP and/orTCPDUMP/LIBPCAP
packet analysis Network Monitoring tools. Must have experience with SNMP v2c/v3 DISA network device STIGS includingNetwork Policy Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level:
Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability toWork Remotely:
Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for thisPosition:
Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5
- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional Business Unit:
RMS Relocation Available:
Yes Career Area:
Miscellaneous Engineering Type:
Full-Time Shift:
First Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Network Communications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Cyber Security
- 3+ years of hands on network engineering experience.
Certifications:
- Cisco
CCNA/CCNP/CCIE
(Routing & Switching or Data Center) or Juniper JNCIA (preferred)/JNCIP/JNCIE, Arista EOS, etc.).- CompTIA Network+, Security+ Knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4, VLAN tagging, RSTP, LAG, VTEP, BGP, OSPF, GRE, MPLS, TLS, IPsec, MACsec. Proficiency with network hardware (Juniper (preferred), Cisco, Palo Alto, DELL, Arista)
- Strong scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform).
- Familiarity with network logging tools (ArcSight, Splunk, other Syslog tools)
- Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IDS/IPS, VPNs, PKI, stateful/stateless firewall with ALG, and symmetric/asymmetric encryption methods, cryptographic hash functions and familiarity of
NSA CSFC
capabilities & algorithms- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance