Network Engineer at MAG Aerospace

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Engineering, VMware ESXi, Oracle KVM, Microsoft Windows, RedHat Linux, Palo Alto Firewalls, CISCO Routers, PowerShell, Wireshark, TCP-IP, OSPF, Active Directory, SDLC, Telephony Integration, Troubleshooting, Documentation

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Position Summary MAG Aerospace is seeking to hire a Network Engineer to support modernization efforts on-site at our lab facility in Augusta, GA. The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the information technology systems for our DoD customer. *This role is contingent upon award and part of a surge support effort, intended for the augmentation of existing personnel in response to increased mission demand. Work is anticipated for October 2025* Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform the duties as the Network Engineer, supporting tasks as it relates to system testing, integration and configuration of multiple platforms Works with and tests equipment and software from multiple vendors: VMWare ESXi, Oracle KVM, Microsoft Windows and Office Product RedHat Linux, Dell, Palo Alto Firewalls and Panorama PacStar IQCore Server and Client REDCOM Sigma, CISCO Virtual Routers and physical switches DTECH M3X and SRVR5, Themis XR-6, PowerShell and Wireshark to provide an evaluation of software/hardware versions and updates in terms of capability and network/system impact to determine its interoperability with the existing systems and software Design diverse networking technology and protocols, including: H.323, G.711, G.729 for voice networking OSPF routing, MGRE tunnel routing and Layer 3 switching Implement and utilize VMware ESXI to manage virtual machines running a virtual environment, Performance Enhancement Proxy, QOS Edge Device, Windows Server for Active Directory, Palo Alto Firewall, Palo and Alto Panorama Travel to Fielding Sites to provide on-site systems engineering support Create lab network architecture to support the interconnectivity of Labs as well as changing the lab design and networks quarterly to match the architecture of systems being fielded to Army to test and evaluate PDSS software deliveries Gather Activity Reports Senior System Engineer, to consolidate and send to the Principal Engineer Gather bugs during the testing of software deployment and input them into JIRA. Track the status of the bugs and then assigns them to others Engineers for testing and validation Support, test and evaluate new technologies and perform systems engineering work to determine integration effort, viability and performance Coordinate and provide requirements to the Software Development Team to provide support on preliminary and detailed design of systems, to include risk identification, analysis and mitigation Identify/evaluate any design changes and transition of equipment/software that may be required as a result of changes to the Tactical Network system configuration requirements Produce and review hardware and software technical documentation reflecting detailed tactical network products and systems. Documents include software baseline, software version descriptions, detailed technical publications, installation guides, build procedures, white papers, and software incident reports Participates in creation, review, or update of contract deliverable documents (CDRL). Submits status reports weekly and monthly Replicate and troubleshoot system or component problems experienced /reported from Army units or team field service representatives (FSR) Additional duties may apply Requirements Minimum Requirements Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Network Engineer In-depth hands-on experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds, PACSTAR IQ-Core, Wireshark and other network tools) In-depth experience with routing protocols to include, but not limited to, TCP-IP, UDP, OSPF, OSPFv3, VRF, ICMP In-depth knowledge of Switching Architecture (VLANs, STP, Port Security, Layer 3) In-depth experience and understanding of multiple network products and operating systems (e.g. Juniper JUNOS and vSRX, Cisco catalysts switches, CSR 8k virtual router, ISR/ASR series routers, IOS XE, NX-OS, Palo Alto firewalls and PAN-OS) In-depth knowledge of Virtual Environments Ability to transition seamlessly between different Program of Records Solid understanding of Active Directory and TPKI Ability to test and configure new products with minimal to no instructions or supervision REDCOM Data, voice, video, telephony integration experience In depth experience of Virtual Environments, to include Hyper V, ESXi, Oracle KVM, and vSphere Ability to troubleshooting systems using the OSI Model as well as other IT industry accepted methods Ability to work independently as well as with a team Organizational and mentoring skills Experience with Systems/Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) or systems engineering lifecycle Education Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline DoD IAT Level II certified or willing to obtain necessary certification within 180 days of hire Clearance Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or be eligible to obtain one Must be a U.S. Citizen Desired Qualifications Proficiency with VMWare ESXi and Linux Experience with Army tactical communications configuration items and systems baseband, transport, switches, routers, servers, ethernet and fiber optic standards Quick learner, creative, analytical thinker, resourceful, and able to work in a multidisciplinary team environment Special Note The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements. 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 $75,000 to $120,000 (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.

Responsibilities

The Network Engineer will design, implement, and maintain IT systems for a DoD customer, supporting system testing, integration, and configuration. This role includes evaluating software/hardware versions, creating lab network architecture, and troubleshooting system issues.