Network Engineer

BAE Systems

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

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PERMANENT

REMOTE/WORK

FROM HOME

Updated 09/06/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking an onsite network engineer at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM, to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with experienced engineers and customers supporting the Space Systems Command. Our network team makes sure satellites can communicate with their ground systems and are responsible for monitoring and support of network infrastructure (Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto firewalls, SolarWinds, and Identity Services Engine (ISE) authentication) and virtual server environments (private cloud via VMWare Cloud Foundation, servers, storage area networks, and VMware). You should be able to troubleshoot, install, implement and administer network systems. You will also support the cybersecurity team to remediate deficiencies. We need experts who can determine what needs to be done and go off and do it but also work successfully as part of a team.

You will

Analyze network characteristics such as traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput

Assist more senior network engineers with the installation, removal and modifications to network components

Configure, deploy, upgrade, and troubleshoot multivendor switches, routers, firewalls, and peripheral equipment in operational and test lab environments

Operate or administer Linux and Unix systems

Provide occasional after-hours operational support for network issues

Apply your knowledge of enterprise system monitoring and management tools (Solar Winds, WireShark, iPerf, etc.) to analyze network activity and problems

Develop and maintain network topologies, diagrams and IP tracking

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Top Secret or DoE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be eligible for SCI indoctrination within first 3 months of start date) and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

A bachelor's degree in science and technology related discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Systems Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university and 5 years or more relevant experience; a Master's degree and 3 years or more experience. Will accept 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Must possess DoD 8570 baseline certification.

Strong background in Microsoft Office tools and Visio.

Record of success in contributing to the completion of programs and projects; ability to obtain results and make key recommendations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Good understanding of discipline process, information and data management, configuration control

Seasoned communicator with demonstrated record of success in leadership, followership, and working with contract representatives and government sponsors

Ability to provide high-level summary of results and draw conclusions based on interpretation of data

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$107359 - $182510

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits:

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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