**Description:** In this role with the NextGen GEO Operations & Sustainment team, you be responsible for the successful implementation, integration, and sustainment support of a multi\-site classified network with a variety of locations and vendor hardware\. Responsibilities for a Network Engineer include but are not limited to: \- Configuration and management of Juniper and Cisco switches and routers, firewalls, and support to system administration team in deployment at new sites\. \- Support the design, build, test, and troubleshoot computer systems\. \- Network and System Administration\. \- Workstation and server configuration\. \- Maintenance and troubleshooting\. \- Working with the System Administrator, Hardware, and Software teams to maintain/update system\. \- Install/build rack mounted systems\. **Basic Qualifications:** \- Final Secret clearance prior to start and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance \- CompTIA Security\+ certification \- Hands\-on experience designing, deploying and managing LAN and WAN networks \- Experience with Linux/RHEL **Desired Skills:** \- Experience in SPACE Overhead Persistent Infrared \(OPIR\) Systems \- Sound knowledge of network architecture, topologies, engineering, design, implementation, and testing \- Familiarity with communication products including router, switches, firewalls, Domain Name Servers \(DNS\) and data encryption products\. \- Certifications in the industry vendors Juniper/Cisco \- Understanding of standard DoD security practices such as, STIG/RMF compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts \- Experience with monitoring, network diagnostic, and network analytic tools \- Network and Linux/RHEL automation utilizing Ansible Virtualization utilizing VMWare \- Document existing and new network architectures using Visio \- Experience with Agile environments **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\. **Clearance Level:** TS/SCI **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match\. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings\. **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full\-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\. **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees\. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed\. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits\. **Schedule for this Position:** Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York \(excluding most major metropolitan areas\), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $82,200 \- $157,500\. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location\. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only\. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as \(but not limited to\) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer\. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short\-Term Disability, Long\-Term Disability, 401\(k\) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays\. \(Washington state applicants only\) Non\-represented full\-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off \(PTO\) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays\. Represented full time employees accrue 6\.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays\. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year\. This position is incentive plan eligible\. **Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.** **The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 \- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration\.** At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges\. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work\. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility\. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work\. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility\. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role\. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications\. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** SPACE **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Systems Engineering: Network Systems Engineers **Type:** Full\-Time **Shift:** First