Systems Engineer - Networking Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Taunton, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a systems engineer for Network & Communications Systems (NCS), you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for networking architecture, design, development, and troubleshooting. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) preferred Hands-on experience with configuration of multi-vendor routers and switches and network architecture network troubleshooting using Wireshark and similar tools to isolate issues Experience with IP Multicast configuration and trouble-shooting Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Virtual Private Networking (VPN) over Meshed military radio networks desired Experience with OpenVPX chassis and CMOSS / SOSA Experience with virtual environments [VMWare/Linux] and virtual devices: routers; firewalls; call managers; Bandwidth Virtualization (Seeker) Experience with basic configuration hardening settings to conform to STIGs and RMF security recommendations for Routers/Switches and other devices What sets you apart: Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Agile experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) preferred
• Hands-on experience with configuration of multi-vendor routers and switches and network architecture
• network troubleshooting using Wireshark and similar tools to isolate issues
• Experience with IP Multicast configuration and trouble-shooting
• Experience with Layer 2 and Layer 3 Virtual Private Networking (VPN) over Meshed military radio networks desired
• Experience with OpenVPX chassis and CMOSS / SOSA
• Experience with virtual environments [VMWare/Linux] and virtual devices: routers; firewalls; call managers; Bandwidth Virtualization (Seeker)
• Experience with basic configuration hardening settings to conform to STIGs and RMF security recommendations for Routers/Switches and other devices
• Success leading the systems development life cycle with strong proficiency with requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker motivated to apply technical standards and methodologies to develop solutions
• Collaborative team player with the ability to provide technical leadership and position others for success
• Strong presentation and communications skills with experience in the art of negotiation and the ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Responsibilities

• networking architecture
• design
• development
• troubleshooting

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees