Position Summary
MAG Aerospace is seeking to hire a Computer Network Architect to support operations supporting USSOCOM communications networks at WOLF in St. Inigoes, MD. A Computer Network Architect is responsible for providing network engineering expertise for Integrated Systems Networks (ISN) by designing, installing, maintaining and operating the components needed for enterprise connectivity, functionality, and security that enable business and mission systems. This role ensures reliable, compliant, and high-performance connectivity across cloud, corporate, and secure environments.
- U.S. Citizenship and TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility Required
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Core Technical Skills
Routing & Switching:
Solid understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, hot and cold sites, Cloud, and on prem network infrastructure characteristics, drawbacks, and benefits.
Deep Troubleshooting:
Moving beyond simple fixes to methodical troubleshooting
- Chasing VLANs, finding persistent MACs
- Identifying issues with routing protocols
- Understanding and troubleshooting application issues that may or may not be caused by network failure.
Infrastructure Skills:
L2 Ethernet:
- VXLAN, OTV, Spanning tree, and understanding the basic fundamentals of switching and aggregation
L3 routing:
- Knowledge of IBGP, EBGP, EIGRP, RIP, and OSPF
- Working experience with service provider routers
- Working knowledge of IKE, IKEv2, IPSEC and MACSEC.
Security & Cloud:
- Knowledge of firewalls, security appliances, VPNs, and integration with cloud connectivity.
- Understanding of CSFC and the differentiation between the connectivity packages
Automation:
- Basic Python scripting and Ansible to automate routine tasks.
Operational & Soft Skills
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Strong, effective communication and proficiency with documentation
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and continuous learning
- Customer service oriented
- Time management and prioritization
- Ability to function as part of a team
- Ability to articulate and document steps that have been taken to resolve or troubleshoot enterprise network issues
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT discipline
- Six years of related work experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, or an associate’s degree plus four years of related work experience
Experience
- Network engineering, infrastructure engineering, or cloud networking
- Designing and operating enterprise network architectures across hybrid environments
- Hands-on experience with cloud networking
- Supporting geographically distributed organizations with multiple sites and remote users
- Working in DoD-regulated environments
Technical Skills
- Network technologies: routing, switching, VPN, SD-WAN, firewall configuration
- Cloud networking: Azure virtual networks, ExpressRoute, private endpoints
- Security: Zero Trust architecture, segmentation, encryption standards
- Monitoring and troubleshooting tools for network performance and availability
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting SCIF or secure facility network environments
- Familiarity with CSfC and Type One encryption methods
- Attained industry recognized certifications such as CCNP, CCNA or some subset of those certifications (Cisco routing and switching, for example).
Security & Compliance Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required
- TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Travel Requirements
Company Policy
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Benefits and Compensation
At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, the particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000.00 to $150,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.