Network Engineer_

Sterling

**Date Posted:**

2024-06-25

**Country:**

United States of America

**Location:**

VA554: 22700 Ladbrook Drive,Sterling 22700 Ladbrook Drive Northwoods , Sterling, VA, 20166 USA

**Position Role Type:**

Onsite

**_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 seeking a Network Engineer candidate that can support a broad range of fast paced, quick reaction program requirements delivering systems engineering to CONUS and OCONUS facilities. The Network Engineer (NE) must be able to apply the mission’s project management model for development and installation efforts; and provide build, testing, analysis, deployment, and troubleshooting/lifecycle support for hardware/software/ network systems and applications. NE will work with internal stakeholders to conduct site surveys as part of the project management plan to properly plan, document, and execute the system integration. As part of a small team, the NE will perform and plan all maintenance of the mission infrastructure CONUS and OCONUS components.

**Required Skills**

+ Package deployment experience (build, configure, support, deploy, procurement quotes) into different environments e.g. fit-out and into the network

+ Knowledge with wireless technologies e.g. GSM/CDMA

+ Strong experience in Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft applications to include Microsoft System Center/Endpoint products.

+ Demonstrate working knowledge of virtualization products including VMware, Nutanix, Red Hat Open Shift and/ or Hyper-V

+ Experience with storage devices such as NetApp

+ Knowledge of TCIP/IP routing and use of secure scripts

+ Experience providing Tier 3 Support to technical systems

+ Network experience (configure, install, maintain) with multi-layer switches, routers, firewalls, workstations, satellite, and secure communications

+ Experience (install and terminate) with fiber optics and Ethernet cables

+ Experience conducting site surveys prior to installation activities

+ Ability to interpret drawings of rack elevations, system component front and back views, wiring interconnect diagrams, wire lists, and networks

+ Ability to test, inspect and verify all communications systems to ensure compliance with COMSEC policies and procedures and project management requirements

+ Demonstrated strong performance as a technical leader working in a matrixed environment with project(s) requirements CONUS, OCONUS, on-site and in virtual environments

+ Demonstrated capacity to understand and communicate technical ideas and concepts across various audiences, and the ability to quickly provide approaches to solutions within varied working groups

+ Able to provide 10-15% OCONUS support

**​Clearance Requirement-TS/SCI with Polygraph**

**Desired Skills**

+ Willingness to perform OCONUS travel above anticipated 10-15%, if required

+ Prior OCONUS environments

+ Operation Center support experience

+ Site survey experience for systems installations, infrastructure, and power requirements

+ Demonstrate technical training background

+ Technical Certifications: Microsoft Certified and/or CCIE

+ Prior experience or knowledge of CSFC technologies and methodologies

+ Current experience in distributed work environment architectures and systems

**_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 118,000 USD - 246,000 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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