Network Engineer, Principal Specialist, Tucson, AZ Onsite (3 openings)

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
• Experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and/or intrusion detection systems, including software upgrades. 
• Active, In-Scope and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.   U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

• Certifications in Security+ within 6 months and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is highly desired within a year. 
• We ideally need someone with Cisco ISE experience with 802.1X, SolarWinds, and setting up client server environments for government networks. 
• Experience with current cabling and fiber standards. 
• Experience with access control list, security posture, and vendor best practices. 
• Experience with Visio diagramming and design capabilities. 
• 1-2 years of experience with network management software. 
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically as needed. 
• Knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting of encryption devices. 
• Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communications. 
• Experience with platforms such as IP telephony, NTP servers, GemOne, and SolarWinds. 
• Ability to work under time constraints. 
• Experience with classified computing, STIG compliance, and network refreshes 
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance 
   

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

• →Focuses on Inter-team communication and organization of clear documentation of network details to support and enable smooth project growth. 
• →We ideally need someone with Cisco ISE experience with 802.1X, SolarWinds, and setting up client server environments for government networks. 
• →Maintains smooth operation of voice and data networks. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and performs installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network. 
• →Develop technical expertise in all areas of voice and data networks hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, encryptors etc. 
• →Maintains network management software platforms. 
• →Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings aligning with future requirements factoring in redundancy and required network uptime. 
• →Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions, technical diagrams, and other documentation. Where no documentation exists, new documentation will be created. 
• →Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems. 
• →Assist with coordination of third-party maintenance for network equipment or with vendors for third-party support. 
• →Network designs that include selection of hardware and software packages, hierarchical architecture, and geographical limitations. 
• →Work with program engineers to resolve networking problems in tactical environments.  
• →Assist in the overall performance and capability of technical team through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing. 
• →Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed. 
• →Must be able to work with general supervision and follow established procedures. 

• →You will apply your Network Engineering skills to defense-oriented programs. 
• →Obtain Certifications in Security+ within 6 months and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is highly desired within a year. 
   

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