Network Systems Engineer
Laurel, MD

Job Description

Do you have a strong interest and skilled background in network communications engineering?

Do you want to design and implement the next generation of network architecture and communications protocols?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our dynamic team at APL.

We are seeking a Network Systems Engineer to help us on performing strategy development and network analysis for government sponsors. Conduct systems engineering activities, including design, integration, testing, and evaluation.

As a Network Systems Engineer your primary responsibility will be to ...

Work with senior engineers to develop network strategy for government enterprise networks and conduct enterprise network analysis.

You will work with system integrators to implement, assess, and maintain a robust, scalable and flexible test network that includes Virtual Machines, pool of compute nodes, storage, routers, switches, analytical tools, and cyber security assessment resources. Compare cyber security solutions for optimization of performance metrics specific to customer needs by executing test plans.

You will engage with stakeholders and vendors to develop, deliver, and publish system engineering related documents and presentations using known DoD frameworks - i.e., test plans, test assessment, plans and reports, and CONOPS.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have a ...

BS in System Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering or science field.

Knowledge of enterprise network strategy development and enterprise network analysis.

Knowledge of VMWare administration. Familiarity with ESXi, vCenter and distributed networking.

Knowledge of network administration. Familiarity with VLAN, Routing, ACLs, IDS/IPS.

Knowledge of Windows and Linux OS administration. Familiarity with RHEL, Windows 2012 R2 server, and Ubuntu.

Knowledge of Software Defined Storage capabilities. Familiarity with Atlantis USX and Hadoop.

Have an ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you have a ...

MS in System Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering or science field.

Knowledge and experience with enterprise network strategy development and enterprise network analysis.

Knowledge and experience with VMWare, network, Windows and Linux OS administration, as described above.

Knowledge of/Experienced in Software Defined Storage capabilities. Familiarity with Atlantis USX and Hadoop.

Knowledge of/Experience with datacasting network and digital broadcast television spectrum for sending encrypted video and text messaging.

Knowledge of/Experience with situation awareness capabilities to monitor and respond to safety issues.

Active Top Secret clearance.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.