Prin. Network Engineer

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You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.

NightWing is supporting a U.S. Government customer on a large mission critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. NightWing is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, development, and deployment of a new DevOps infrastructure and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Collaborating with Agile Scrum teams as a key contributor responsible for the implementation of advanced network communications and cybersecurity capabilities, including the selection of hardware and software and the design of infrastructure services required to enable the cybersecurity capabilities.

Fully develop and configure solutions for networking devices to include firewalls, load balancers, routers, and switches

Implement firewall policies as requested by administrators from other teams

Perform break fix actions/O&M, to include physically on-site as needed

Upgrading and maintaining network device software for compliance and vulnerabilities

Sustainment of ISA networking architecture

Data center hardware management to included racking and de-racking hardware occasionally, as needed

Monitors the status of the network and responds to issues/tickets requests that occur using network monitoring and performance tools

Work with engineering to developing high quality technical documentation, including user guides, test plans, and contract deliverable items and supporting product line training.

Required Skills:  

U.S. Citizenship

Must have an active/current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

Must be able to work first shift schedule

Must be able to travel domestically

Must be able to support on-site work (Position is hybrid, with a minimum of 20 on-site work requirement)

8+ years of professional networking experience

TCP/IP networking, VPN encryption, firewalls, and SNMP-based network management experience

In depth knowledge and advanced troubleshooting experience in regard to Layer 2 functionality and protocol in a Cisco/Juniper environment

Experience with troubleshooting and implementing Layer 3 routing protocols over a multi-site environment in a Cisco/Juniper environment

Must have strong knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting IPSEC VPN and firewall architecture

Must have a strong knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols

Desired Skills:

Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols

Experience using network monitoring and automation tools for troubleshooting and task simplification

Technical understanding of cybersecurity attack techniques and associated mitigation techniques

Experience troubleshooting and implementing VPN technologies

Experience implementing firewall base policies using Juniper firewalls

Familiarity with AWS and/or Azure networking and connectivity to on-prem environments

Required Education:  

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering or a related discipline is required. [A Master’s degree in a related discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience.  A PhD may substitute for four (4) years of experience. Ten (10) years of experience (for a total of eighteen (18) or more years) may be substituted for a degree.] 

Desired Certifications:

Infrastructure-related certification preferred such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-Junos), Juniper Networks Certified Specialist Security (JNCIS-SEC)

Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification

Syndeo: 3358

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. 
 
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
 
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

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The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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