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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States
- **Salary:** $107,359.0 - $182,510.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Unix, Cisco Routers, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Linux, Network Topologies, Storage Area Network (SAN), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Server Virtualization, Wireshark, VCloud, Private Cloud Environment, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, Identity Services Engine, Firewalls (Computer Science), SolarWinds (Software), Palo Alto Networks, Data Management, Network Server, Vmware
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9001675/network-engineer

## About the Role

* 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

## 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


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