Network Communications Engineer - UAE Tech Refresh

Standard Job DescriptionWHAT WE’RE DOINGJoin the EADGE-T team and help modernize the program’s technology while delivering new capabilities to the UAE customer. EADGE-T provides an integrated air and missile defense and air battle management capability that connects existing sensors, weapons, and emerging technologies.The Technical Refresh effort will focus on hardware upgrades and foundational cybersecurity enhancements. This is an opportunity to help design and develop the updated baseline while working directly with an international customer.THE WORKThe Network Communications Engineer will design, configure, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot complex, high-performance communication networks supporting mission-critical systems.This role requires strong technical expertise across network architecture, integration, automation, cybersecurity, and performance optimization. You will help ensure the reliability, redundancy, security, and scalability of networks operating across multiple classification domains.PLEASE NOTEThis position requires a government security clearance at the Secret level; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.This position may require travel to customer sites throughout the UAE.This position may occasionally support off-hours test events, including overnight and weekend activitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIESNetwork Design & ArchitectureImplementation & IntegrationPerformance OptimizationTroubleshooting & Incident ManagementSecurity & ComplianceNetwork Automation & ManagementNetwork MonitoringWHO WE AREEADGE-T has a geographically dispersed project team that operates in an Agile Scrum environment.Team members have the opportunity to work directly with an international customer and gain exposure to the technologies and processes supporting this upgrad Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.Basic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Network Communications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Cyber Security2+ years of hands on network engineering experience. Certifications:* Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE (Routing & Switching or Data Center) or Juniper JNCIA (preferred)/JNCIP/JNCIE, Arista EOS, etc.). CompTIA Network+, Security+Knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4, VLAN tagging, RSTP, LAG, VTEP, BGP, OSPF, GRE, MPLS, TLS, IPsec, MACsec.Familiarity with network hardware (Juniper (preferred), Cisco, Palo Alto, DELL, Arista)Scripting/automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform).Familiarity with network logging tools (ArcSight, Splunk, other Syslog tools)Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IDS/IPS, VPNs, PKI, stateful/stateless firewall with ALG, and symmetric/asymmetric encryption methods, cryptographic hash functions and familiarity of NSA CSFC capabilities & algorithmsExcellent analytical and problem solving abilities; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret ClearanceDesired SkillsExperience with Juniper EX, QFX, SRX, and MX productsNetwork Management: Juniper Apstra, Mist, Ansible (configuration deployment), Syslog, NTPv4, NETConf, SNMPv2/v3Virtual Hypervisor & Micro Services: VMWare VCF (understanding of vSwitch and vSAN, VM interfaces), K8 (understanding of Kubernetes and containers’ network interfaces and ports)Experience with high capacity fiber optics MMF and SM i.e. 10/25/40/100 Gbps data ratesFamiliarity with Wireshark/PCAP and/or TCPDUMP/LIBPCAP packet analysisFamiliarity with Network Monitoring tools. Experience with SNMP v2c/v3DISA network device STIGS including Network PolicyPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Communications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Cyber Security

2+ years of hands on network engineering experience. Certifications:* Cisco CCNA/CCNP/CCIE (Routing & Switching or Data Center) or Juniper JNCIA (preferred)/JNCIP/JNCIE, Arista EOS, etc.). CompTIA Network+, Security+

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4, VLAN tagging, RSTP, LAG, VTEP, BGP, OSPF, GRE, MPLS, TLS, IPsec, MACsec.
• Familiarity with network hardware (Juniper (preferred), Cisco, Palo Alto, DELL, Arista)
• Scripting/automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiarity with network logging tools (ArcSight, Splunk, other Syslog tools)
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, IDS/IPS, VPNs, PKI, stateful/stateless firewall with ALG, and symmetric/asymmetric encryption methods, cryptographic hash functions and familiarity of NSA CSFC capabilities & algorithms
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
• Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with Juniper EX, QFX, SRX, and MX products
• Network Management: Juniper Apstra, Mist, Ansible (configuration deployment), Syslog, NTPv4, NETConf, SNMPv2/v3

Virtual Hypervisor & Micro Services: VMWare VCF (understanding of vSwitch and vSAN, VM interfaces), K8 (understanding of Kubernetes and containers’ network interfaces and ports)

• Experience with high capacity fiber optics MMF and SM i.e. 10/25/40/100 Gbps data rates
• Familiarity with Wireshark/PCAP and/or TCPDUMP/LIBPCAP packet analysis
• Familiarity with Network Monitoring tools. Experience with SNMP v2c/v3
• DISA network device STIGS including Network Policy

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

EADGE-T has a geographically dispersed project team that operates in an Agile Scrum environment.