Location: Syracuse, United States of America
Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
The Network Configuration Engineer will be part of Thales Air Traffic Control and Digital Aviation Solutions engineering team either located in Arlington, VA or Syracuse, NY areas, which is focused on addressing the needs of the aviation industrys push to integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system.
The Network Configuration Engineer will work closely with system engineering, product design authority and IVVQ teams to support product development and project execution, to enable the safe and efficient integration of drones into our airspace and our communities.
The Network Configuration Engineer will contribute to network infrastructure design and configuration activities to guarantee the compliance with customer requirements regarding functionalities, reliability, and security. The candidate will also analyze and troubleshoot network hardware and software problems.
Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility
Collaborates with product design authority (PDA) and system engineers (SE) to formalize network architectural design in compliance with customer requirements
Generates technical documentation for network configuration, mapping, and processes
Support onsite activities for network installation, configuration, maintenance, and testing. This includes firewalls, VPNs, sensors, and workstations.
Updates logs and releases reports related to troubleshooting activities
Monitor network performances, and when necessary, provide support for troubleshooting ongoing issues
Participate in network maintenance and upgrades to ensure implementation of security solutions
Performs systems backups and recovery
Support change management activities
Minimum Requirements: Skills, Experience, Education, Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Certifications, Language
Bachelors Degree in Systems, Electrical or Software Engineering, or another technical field with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience or a Masters degree in Systems, Electrical or Software Engineering
Experience with Cisco IOS, routing, switching, security, and next-generation firewalls
Relevant work experience in a system engineering, network management, IT, or cybersecurity related field
Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting techniques
Good understanding of computer systems, including basic Windows and Linux administration
Experience supporting complex projects/programs with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines
Excellent communication skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Sense of quality and attention to detail
Disciplined and systematic thinker
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a service-oriented setting in the aerospace, aviation, defense, transportation, drone, or IT sectors
Experience with integration and deployment of complex ground based radar systems
Experience with configuring and administering IT-related equipment routers, switches, gateways, bridges, access points, modems, hubs, and repeaters
Experience with Information Technology / Service Management frameworks and processes, i.e. ITIL
Certifications in IT, cybersecurity, or cloud computing preferred, but not required
Experience with Agile methodologies
Physical Demands
The duties of this position are performed in an office environment. No special physical requirements.
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with (a) criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.
Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law
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