Tactical Networks & Network Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation.Department Summary: As an operator of Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), MITRE staff are tasked with applying their skills to impact programmatic and technical decisions of highest importance to the nation. The Communications Network Engineering and Analysis Department, part of the MITRE Labs Infrastructure and Networking Innovation Center, provides premier communications network engineering services for our customers at all classification levels.Roles & Responsibilities: Specific duties will vary by project but will generally include a combination of research, design, analysis, testing, experimentation, and modeling & simulation of communications networks to solve our nation's most complex problems. Those activities will include one or more of the following:Build lab-based testbeds and conduct proof-of-concept experiments.Model the performance and behavior of networks in tactical environments.Work with cyber and infrastructure automation technologies.Research emerging technologies and assess applicability to sponsor missions.Assist sponsors in analyzing, modernizing, and advancing their programs.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with 10 years of related experience; or Master's degree with 7 related years; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.Demonstrated expertise and leadership in one or more of the department's focus areas:Wireless and tactical networks, including 5G.Network security and management.Emerging network technologies including cloud networking, SDN, and NFV.Network modeling, simulation, emulation, and analysis.Proficiency in one or more scripting or programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python.Knowledge of modern networking technologies such as software-defined networking (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV), cloud networking.Strong foundational knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and OSI stack, including wireless networking and modern network security.Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.Work well in a collaborative team environment with inter-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.Willingness to expand into and master network protocol, technology and skill areas listed above with which the candidate may not yet have experience.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.Preferred Qualifications:MS or PhD in engineering discipline with 7+ years relevant experience.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively lead collaboration efforts across multiple organizations and engineering disciplines.Proficiency in one or more network configuration and orchestrations frameworks such as Ansible, NETCONF, and YANG.Experience with modeling and simulation of communications and networking, utilizing tools such as: EMANE, OPNET/Riverbed, and Exata.Expertise in tactical network architectures, designs, and challenges; including familiarity with Naval or other DoD tactical networks.Knowledge of DoD smart routing technologies such as DyNAMO, CaaS, etc.Foundational knowledge of network and cyber security, including recent concepts such as Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA).Experience with systems engineering processes for networking systems, e.g., requirements development & review, V&V, etc.Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).Salary compensation range and midpoint: $150,500 – $188,000 – $225,500 Annual.Work Location Type: Hybrid. MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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