Senior Network Engineer

Raytheon Intelligence & Space is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to work as part of a collaborative team to support classified networks out of our McKinney, Texas data center. This individual will have a strong background in network administration and architecture.The role will frequently interact with inter-organizational contacts representing the Digital Technology organization in the support of the engineering end-user community. Required Skills:Experience with Type-1 Encryptors, VPN technologies and protocols IPSEC, GRE, L2TP, DMVPN, etc.

Configure and install software, servers, core backbone routers, layer 2 and layer 3 switches and other network devices

Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WAN, WLAN)

Working knowledge of WAN transport solutions (i.e. MPLS, VPLS), LACP/Etherchannel, Cisco Nexus NX-OS

In-depth experience implementing IDS/IPS, host-based security and integrating firewall appliances, including DMZ design

Familiarity with access control models, creating and implementing Network Security Measures

Experience with DoD security hardening, vulnerability scanning and threat mitigation technologies (STIGs, ACAS, Nessus)

Conduct research on network products, services, protocols and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.

Suggest improvements to network performance, capacity and scalability

Familiarity with VOIP and IP-VTC are needed

Experience with network sniffers (Wireshark) and/or other network monitoring tools (Solarwinds)

Security+, Cisco Routing & Switching and Security (CCNP level or equivalent skill and experience)

At least 8 years of experience in managing data center class firewalls (ASAs, Forcepoint NGFW)

Minimum of 8 years of experience in network design, planning, and implementing scalable, highly available, mission critical network infrastructures

Desired Skills:Experience with TACACS/Radius authentication software based configuration

Experience with JSIG, NISPOM, STIG or PCI security

Good working knowledge of enterprise level Microsoft and VMWare server platforms to facilitate between those virtualization platforms and the network as well as using virtual firewalls, routers and other communication appliances

Working knowledge of VMWare virtual switching (vSwitch) and cisco CSR 1000v, etc.

Experience with Software Defined Networking

Familiarity with automation of tasks via orchestration tools such as Ansible, Python, and PowerShell

Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Experience in cybersecurity documentation and system authorization artifacts (System Security Plan, lifecycle documentation, Security Assessment Plan, Risk Assessment, etc.)

CCDP certification and Cloud computing

U.S. Citizen with Active TS/SCI clearance

Minimum Education: Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position does require the individual to apply for a U.S. Security Clearance immediately after start date or already have an active U.S. Security Clearance.165159Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.