Principal Network Engineer

• Active and transferable DoD Top Secret / SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain SAP clearance and access after start
• Active certification to comply with NIST-8570 (e.g., Security+, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, etc.)
• Experience with networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs
• Experience with enterprise-grade network hardware and software (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or similar)
• Experience configuring and managing firewalls, routers, and switches
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of secure and scalable network environments. This position supports the Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) program, located at Beale AFB, CA.

• →Design, secure, and maintain network infrastructures, including Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and cloud-based networking solutions
• →Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, and other network appliances
• →Implement and manage network security protocols, including encryption, intrusion detection, and firewalls
• →Administer and optimize virtualized network environments, including SD-WAN and hybrid cloud solutions
• →Perform network monitoring and analysis to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of services
• →Maintain Cisco & Juniper network configurations, VLANs segregation, and static routing
• →Conduct system upgrades, patches, and firmware updates on network equipment
• →Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedure
• →Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain network security measures
• →Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues, including root cause analysis
• →Support integration and sustainment of cross-domain solutions (CDS) in secure environments

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