Install, configure, and maintain Cisco routing and switching platforms (e.g., Cisco 7600, 6500, and 3750 series or equivalent).
Develop and translate network security
Monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve network performance, connectivity, and security issues.
Manage and support Cisco ASA firewalls, VPN technologies, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network management tools.
Design and implement enterprise‑level / ISP‑grade backbone networks to support mission‑critical operations.
Utilize tools and technologies such as KVM, Ansible, Bash, Python, and related automation/orchestration frameworks to deploy and manage networked Linux systems.
Develop high‑quality technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, network/system design documents, and implementation plans.
Ensure network and system environments meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
Support cellular/networked communications technologies as required by the mission.
Requirements
Understand and work with Cisco ACI concepts and operations, including fabric concepts and integration with existing network architectures.
Understand basic physical connectivity, including fiber and Ethernet standards, optics, cabling, and patching.
Linux Networking & Systems Design, configure, and troubleshoot Linux-based networking (e.g., routing, bridging, VLANs, iptables/nftables, routing daemons, VPNs, firewalls) in production environments.
Configure and maintain Linux systems used as network infrastructure components (e.g., virtual routers, VPN concentrators, security gateways, monitoring platforms).
Work effectively at the intersection of traditional Cisco-style networking and Linux system administration, with a particular focus on deep Linux networking rather than general-purpose system administration alone.
Systems Engineering Design end‑to‑end systems that integrate Linux hosts, network equipment, and security components to meet defined operational and security requirements.
Provide technical direction for the operation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance of network devices and Linux-based systems.
experience in network engineering, including routing, switching, and network security in enterprise or mission‑critical environments. Significant hands‑on
experience with Cisco networking and security technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS). Demonstrated, practical
experience with Linux networking and Linux systems in an operational or production environment (beyond basic Linux system administration).
Experience with tools/technologies such as KVM, Ansible, Bash, Python, VPN, and firewall configuration.
Proven ability to design and document networked systems and architectures.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Preferred
Qualifications Prior CNO/TAO or similar offensive/defensive cyber operations experience.
Experience with Cisco ACI design/operations.
Experience with cellular and other non‑traditional communications technologies.
Experience supporting mission‑critical, high‑availability environments with strict security requirements.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support operations, testing, or deployments.
Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
Benefits
Salary Range: $150,000 - $265,000 The AV company pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
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We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
Responsibilities Enterprise / Traditional Networking Design, implement, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructures, including routers, switches, firewalls, and security appliances.
requirements and policies into detailed device configurations.
requirements into practical, implementable network and system architectures. Contribute to system integration, test, and validation activities for complex networked solutions. Additional
Responsibilities Lead and guide small technical teams in resolving complex network and infrastructure problems.
Learn and adapt quickly to new systems and technologies under pressure, with minimal supervision.
Self‑starter capable of operating independently in small teams with limited ramp‑up time or mentoring resources.
ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).
requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.
A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee.
Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years.