Sigma Defense Systems LLC is hiring a
Senior Network Engineer

Summary

Sigma Defense is seeking a MQ-9 Senior Network Engineer to support MQ-9 communications systems, architect the ACN with PLEO satellite-based services, and assist with cyber security and configuration management of the enterprise. The work location is remote but within one hour from a military base with MQ-9 operations.

Requirements

• 7 years of communications engineering experience with ISR systems
• Knowledge of Cisco routers and switches, firewalls configuration and maintenance, network monitoring tools and engineering knowledge of ISR mission systems
• Experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting High Assurance IP Encryptor (HAIPE) devices (e.g. KG-175 TACLANE)
• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools (e.g. SolarWinds network tools)
• The work location for this position is remote, however, the hired candidate must be within one hour from a military base with MQ-9 operations

Responsibilities

• Support MQ-9 communications systems to include the MQ-9 aircraft control network (ACN), sensor product dissemination including full motion video, squadron operations center (SOC) ancillary systems, and relay site architectures
• Architect the ACN with Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (PLEO) satellite-based services through the PLEO boundary security stack architecture
• Assist with the continued development and management of the MQ-9 remote split operations global architectures, management practices
• Provide assistance with cyber security and configuration management of the enterprise
• Support all MQ-9 stakeholders including ACC, ANG, AFSOC, USMC, and allied nations in the identification and troubleshooting of anomalies
• Design, install, and provide technical assistance to stand-up new MQ-9 sites/nodes at new locations
• Serve as the SME for and represent Air Force on matters relating to the MQ-9 network at conferences, develop test plans, provide network architecture designs, author supporting cyber documentation, and create configuration management of MQ-9 architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a remote piloted aircraft (RPA) command and control network, preferably MQ-9 (3-5 years)
• Familiarity with a variety of the field concepts, practices, and procedures supporting RPA operations and sensor product dissemination particularly full motion video
• Detailed knowledge of current MQ-9 ACN architecture, the network operations and controls, system hardware, and network management requirements
• Detailed knowledge of current MQ-9 SOC, ancillary systems, network operations supporting the SOC and controls, system hardware, and network management requirements
• Understanding of ACAS scanning; running and reviewing DISA STIGs; and Pen Testing
• Knowledge of Air Force and DISA network technology; planning documents, and application of these documents to the system infrastructure; deployment and mobility requirements; management of program projects and logistics support actions; and management of program or project implementation actions

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) with Carry-Over up to 240 hours
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexibility