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Enterprise Network Architect (SME)-November 2024
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Nov 11, 2025
About Enterprise Network Architect (SME)

  Job Description

  BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

  At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

  We are looking for experienced Network Architects to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology with containerized solutions and orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop provide top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high profile programs within the government.

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  Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  Enterprise Network Architect SME

  We are seeking a SME Architect with a minimum of 16 years' experience designing, implementing, and supporting Cloud, Enterprise, and Service provider Networks, Network Hardening, Cloud Migration, and Ansible Automation.

  Required Education, Experience, and Skills including the following:

  B.S., Computer Engineering, or related field

  CCIE Certification- both written and lab

  JNCIE Certification- both written and lab

  Deep knowledge of MPLS, TCIP/IP, VPM and IP telephony

  Developing IP/MBLS network architecture

  Developing and executing MPLS VPN Service Standards for global network

  Linux Systems Engineering experience, including: AWS Deployment, Apache/Ngnix, PostgreSQL, Linux, KVM virtualization, Bash and Pearl Scripting

  Red Hat Ansible Automation

  Enterprise Architecture frameworks and principles

  Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) Support

  Cloud experience (AWS, VPC, transit gateway, private link, ELB, ELB, etc.); Azure (connectivity services Vnet, Virtual WAN, VPN gateway, application protection, application delivery and network monitoring, etc.)Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI with favorable poly.

  Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  Cisco IOS- including switching, routing, segment routing, and other technologies

  Radio frequency and spectrum engineering

  Optical networking technology and engineering

  Satellite communications engineering

  Cloud design, implementation, and configuration

  Other automation tools (e.g. Chef, Puppet, Terraform, etc.)

  Identification of INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network

  Providing technical guidance and direction for TCP/IP transport network design and engineering, networking routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies

  Analyzing the optimization of network system performance

  Overseeing the strategic interface of network systems configuration

  Assessing network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols

  Providing high-level technical advice and guidance to manager and technical resources on networking technologies to meet current and future organizational needs

  Overseeing the strategic interface of network systems configuration

  Assessing network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols

  Providing high-level technical advice and guidance to managers and technical resources on networking technologies to meet current and future organizational needs

  Establishing overall strategic network standards and priorities

  Identification of technical trends in information technology, awareness of on-going IT projects, and business unit requirements

  Model Based System Engineering (MBBSE) principles

  Knowledge of Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) on iterative development projects

  Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code

  Knowledge of Agile development principles

  Knowledge of modern software languages (e.g. Java, C, C , C#, Python, Perl, etc.)

  Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts

  Knowledge of OSI model, routing protocols, and their application to router configurations

  Experience in multi-vendor network security environment

  Experience with routing design, techniques, and protocols such as BGP

  In-depth understanding of peering, QoS, and traffic engineering

  Security best practices for firewalls and perimeter security measures including VPN technologies

  Continuous integration, test automation and/or SecDevOps on iterative development projects

  Pay Information

  Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

  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.

  Enterprise Network Architect (SME)

  94472BR

  EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression

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