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GE Aerospace

Senior Network Engineer

GE Aerospace

. Support an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure DoD network solutions, with a strong focus on Cisco infrastructure and compliance with IA/STIG/EMSEC standards. Proven ability to support mission-critical systems in a 24/7 operational environment while ensuring optimal network performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Cisco Infrastructure ExpertiseTCP/IP Networking and Routing ProtocolsCCNP Security CertificationLinux AdministrationMulticast Networking Experience

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Hard Skills
Network Design PrinciplesRouting Protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)Multicast Networking (PIM, IGMP)Virtualized Network EnvironmentsSystem Performance AnalysisTechnical Documentation DevelopmentNetwork SegmentationVideo Transport Over IP NetworksCritical Thinking and Problem SolvingProject Management
Soft Skills
Strong TeamworkEffective CommunicationMultitasking Under Deadlines
Tools & Technologies
Cisco Catalyst 9400Cisco Catalyst 8300Cisco Firepower 1120/1150 ASACisco Secure Firewall Management CenterVMware
Certifications & Qualifications
CCNP SecurityCurrent US DoD Secret Level Clearance
Industry Keywords
Department of DefenseIA/STIG/EMSEC ComplianceAerial Surveillance SystemsMission-Critical Systems24/7 Mission Support Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
LinuxSwitchingTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support an aerial surveillance system for a Department of Defense customer
  • Provide technical expertise, support, maintenance, repair, and upgrades in a 24/7 mission support environment
  • Develop comprehensive solutions using enterprise-class routing, switching, and application services
  • Implement, design, and operate Government network solutions and infrastructure
  • Assist in managing secure DoD networks and continuously support mission-ready classified and unclassified servers and systems
  • Design, implement, and sustain enterprise network solutions supporting mission-critical C2 and surveillance systems
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Cisco-based infrastructure, including Catalyst 9400, Catalyst 8300, Cisco Firepower 1120/1150 ASA, and Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center platforms
  • Engineer and maintain multicast-enabled networks supporting real-time video distribution
  • Support secure DoD network operations across classified and unclassified environments while ensuring IA/STIG/EMSEC compliance
  • Provide engineering support and analyze system requirements for networked system and component infrastructure
  • Analyze, research, recommend, and procure hardware/software systems when required
  • Support development of system design documents, configuration drawings, operator’s guides, maintenance and training manuals, and system administrator manuals
  • Collaborate with program leadership, system engineers, and operational stakeholders to ensure resilient, low-latency, secure network performance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Systems, or equivalent from an accredited college or university, or additional work experience
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in networking, TCP/IP routing protocols, and current Linux administration, or 4 years with a graduate degree
  • CCNP Security certification
  • Current US DoD Secret level clearance
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), and network design principles
  • Experience with multicast networking (PIM, IGMP) and video transport over IP networks
  • Experience with virtualized network environments, including VMware, virtual switching, and network segmentation
  • Experience capturing, analyzing, and translating system performance trends and providing technical inputs for new requirements
  • Experience estimating, tracking, managing, and reporting technical, schedule, and risk performance for assigned projects
  • Ability to analyze complex issues using critical thinking, logic, and reasoning
  • Strong teamwork and project success capabilities
  • Experience multitasking with multiple competing deadlines
  • Ability to provide 24/7 quick response to critical system issues as needed
  • Linux Red Hat experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary benefits including voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet coverage
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • 401(k), including automatic company contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Parental, pregnancy, and military leaves
  • Potential annual bonus