VAE, Inc. is looking for a Network Principal Engineer. Serve as one of VAE's Principal Network Engineers for multiple projects, which includes defining and managing the technical project plan and the technical team and ensuring that all aspects of the project remain on schedule and within budget.
Design and define network architecture for new or existing systems. Perform complex network development and design. Identify, analyze, and resolve advanced/next-generation networking challenges.
Support/manage systems integration and participate in laboratory and field test events. Some travel and work at remote sites for limited periods may be required. Experience in cybersecurity and related topics.
Experience as technical contributor to technical proposals.Minimum of an Active Secret clearance Bachelor's degree preferred. 10+ years of experience, some Army related experience preferred Software Defined Networking experience (Vendors - Juniper, Versa) Palo Alto experience Knowledge and experience with network protocols such as IPv4/IPv6, TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, DNS, DHCP and routing protocols such as OSPF, OLSR, BGP, and others Knowledge of 4G LTE & 5G architectures, including RAN, RIC, gNodeB, 5G PHY layer, edge computing, network slicing, etc. CCIE, CCNP or related certification in the fieldMinimum of an Active Secret clearance Bachelor's degree preferred.
10+ years of experience, some Army related experience preferred Software Defined Networking experience (Vendors - Juniper, Versa) Palo Alto experience Knowledge and experience with network protocols such as IPv4/IPv6, TCP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, DNS, DHCP and routing protocols such as OSPF, OLSR, BGP, and others Knowledge of 4G LTE & 5G architectures, including RAN, RIC, gNodeB, 5G PHY layer, edge computing, network slicing, etc. CCIE, CCNP or related certification in the field