Network Engineer

Network Engineer

The primary role of the Network Engineer is to provide planning, design, implementation, operation, and support of secure, enterprise-scale network infrastructures. This role focuses on maintaining high-performance, multi-platform, and multi-system networks while proactively diagnosing performance issues and implementing improvements. The Network Engineer ensures network availability, reliability, and security in mission-critical environments and provides technical leadership in complex network operations.

Design, implement, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructures, including routers, switches, firewalls, and security appliances.

Install, configure, and maintain CISCO routing and switches platforms, including Cisco 7600, 6500, and 3750 series devices.

Develop and translate network security requirements and policies into detailed device configurations.

Monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security.

Manage and support Cisco ASA firewalls, VPN technologies, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network management tools.

Design and implement enterprise-level ISP-level backbone network to support mission-critical operations.

Lead and guide small technical teams in resolving complex network and infrastructure problems.

Provide technical direction for the operation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance of network devices.

Ensure network environments meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.

Minimum of 15 years experience in network engineering, including routing, switching, and network security.

Extensive experience supporting enterprise-scale and secure network environments.

Strong hands-on experience with Cisco network and security technologies.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and resolve complex network issues.

An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $265,000

The BlueHalo, AV company pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Top Secret with Poly

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.

Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty and succeed.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

U.S. Citizenship required