Network Engineer, P3, Mckinney TX - ONSITE

Date Posted:

2023-07-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Network Engineer – P3

Raytheon Digital Technology

Classified Infrastructure Services

McKinney TX

Onsite position – US Top Secret Clearance Required

About Us:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.  

Job Summary:
Raytheon Digital Technology is seeking a seasoned professional to join this high impact team as a Network Engineer. This is an on-site position based in our McKinney, TX location, and may require occasional domestic travel to our other locations in the Domestic US. We are seeking a professional with advanced classified network infrastructure knowledge who can work autonomously with limited oversight from management to set up and troubleshoot classified networks throughout the McKinney site.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of classified network infrastructures.
• Configure, administer, and update network hardware and software, such as routers, switches, firewalls and encryption devices.
• Configure and troubleshoot Technical Security Controls to meet cybersecurity requirements.
• May manage small projects or processes.
• Maintains smooth operation of voice and data networks. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and performs installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network.
• Develop technical expertise in all areas of voice and data networks hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, encryptors etc.
• Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions, technical diagrams, and other documentation. Where no documentation exists, new documentation will be created.
• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Work with program engineers to resolve networking problems in tactical environments.
• Assist in the overall performance and capability of the Network Engineering team through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.

Please note: This role requires an active Top-Secret clearance on Day 1 which must be maintained throughout the time you hold this role. In addition, the incumbent must be willing and able to pass polygraphs throughout the course of employment.

Basic Qualifications:

• The role typically requires a bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience or 9 years’ experience in lieu of degree. Advanced degree with 3 years or associate degree with 7 years’ experience are also acceptable.
• An active and transferable U.S. government issued TOP SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems, including software upgrades.
• Experience with current cabling and fiber standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting of encryption devices.
• Experience with access control list, security posture, and vendor best practices.
• Experience with Visio diagramming and design capabilities
• Active certifications:
  • DoD-approved 8570 baseline certification at IAT Level II (e.g., Security+)
  • Associate-level Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA)
• Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communications.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Experience with classified computing, STIG compliance, and network refreshes
• Experience as a Network Administrator in classified environments highly desired.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting:
  • KG-350 ethernet encryptors
  • Type-1 HAIPE encryptors
  • VPN technologies and protocols such as IPSEC, GRE, L2TP, and DMVPN
  • Cisco Unified Communication Manager or Call Manager Express
  • Cisco Identity Service Engine (ISE)
  • RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication, authorization, and a