Network Engineer SME chez Kbr

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking a Network Engineer SME to join our team mainly working from home in a hybrid fashion, occasionally going onsite to our customer site in the Lompoc, California area.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides authoritative technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Evaluates, maps and implements network systems.
• Monitors, documents, and resolves complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interfaces with stakeholder support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
• Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment.
• Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations, including computer and network operations, data entry, data control, LAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems configurations, system security policy procedures, and/or application service delivery strategy and operations. 
• Comfortable with network terrain mapping from packet capture analysis
• Monitors network performance and troubleshoots and identifies highly complex problems to maintain operating efficiency and ensure quality transmission service on the network.
• Cloud computing familiarity with a focus on security and networking - e.g., AWS transit gateways, Azure Virtual WANs , Google Cloud Network Connectivity. WAF and CloudArmor, passive packet collection and characterization experience preferred.
• Experience with Software-defined networking implementations (SDN) a plus
• Directs collection and compilation of data on existing enterprise information systems operations and maintenance, with emphasis on networking technologies and data flows. Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.
• Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance, often in closed network boundaries. 
• Collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. 
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced staff and may serve as a team lead.
• May participate in the development of organizational IT policies and procedures.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Required Qualifications: 

• Active DoD Secret with ability to obtain Top Secret is required to be considered for this role
• Masters Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields (experienced considered in lieu of degree)
• 15+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated ability with Network Administration, Network Management, Network Engineering, Network Design, Network Security, Problem Solving/Troubleshooting and Network Reconnaissance
• Proficient Written and Oral Communication; Organization, Problem Solving, Communication, Technical Documentation, and Teamwork.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II - Required
• Ability to travel periodically to Lompoc, California as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Desired Certifications
• CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
• AWS SAA-C03 - AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
• Azure Solution Architect 
• Google Cloud Solutions Architect 
• CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker

Scheduled Weekly Hours:  40

Basic Compensation:

El Segundo, CA = $150,000 - $188,000

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development. 

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.