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Job Description

Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support

At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a **Principal LAN Switch Administrator** , you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

As a Principal LAN Switch Administrator, you'll maintain the inventory and status of LAN switch assets, including IOS configurations and spare equipment. You'll develop prioritized lists for LAN service restoration, assess impact, dependencies, and recovery timelines to minimize downtime during outages or incidents. You'll also develop and maintain physical and logical diagrams of network systems using tools like Visio or Lucidchart.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform routine audits, vulnerability assessments, and compliance validations for LAN infrastructure. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Location Requirement

The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Vicksburg, MS.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

+ 10 years of experience in LAN switch administration, with hands-on expertise maintaining inventories, IOS configurations, and spare equipment in government or large enterprise networks

+ Proven track record developing prioritized restoration lists, network diagrams, and SOPs for operational efficiency and compliance

+ Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)

+ Strong knowledge of federal network standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, DISA guidelines) and ITIL practices for service configuration and operations

+ Proficiency in Cisco IOS, network diagramming tools, and inventory management systems (e.g., SolarWinds, NetBox)

+ Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills for documentation and team collaboration

+ Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

+ Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Data Center certification

+ Experience supporting DoD or large federal LAN environments, including hybrid cloud integrations and rapid restoration planning

+ ITIL 4 Foundation or higher certification, with focus on service asset and configuration management

+ Background in automation scripting (e.g., Python for config backups) and tools for network visualization

+ Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network )

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Principal LAN Switch Administrator

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