Network Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) (Intelligence Center) - Security Clearance Required

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The MITRE Space Intelligence Systems Department is looking for a Lead Network Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) who wants to drive innovative solutions, thought leadership, and evidence-based recommendations so the Intelligence Community (IC) can deliver the benefits and services our Mission Partners depend on to make a positive impact in the world.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Development of Program and Technical Strategy and Execution for the following :
• Applying network engineering skills in support of the National Space Portfolio (NSP) Sponsor's mission.
• Working with experts in space and integrated ground domains with the opportunity to apply end-to-end terrestrial and MPLS / IP network expertise across a broad spectrum of technical disciplines / capabilities to bring the most current technologies to bear against sponsor's toughest challenges.
• Also work with service providers to design, provision and maintain sponsor long haul communication networks - domestic and international, as well as, the MPLS / IP WAN / CAN / LAN networks.
• Development of technical engineering reports geared for both technical and non-technical audiences / decision makers.
• FT / On-site required.

Basic Qualifications :

• Top Secret / SCI clearance and possess or be willing to obtain a polygraph.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree;

or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end terrestrial and MPLS / IP network expertise across a broad spectrum of technical disciplines
• Experience with MPLS / IP WAN / CAN / LAN networks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications :

• TS / SCI with poly.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, or a technical equivalent or, Degree in Engineering with emphasis on Networking, or related technical field such as engineering, physics, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, computer science, or related STEM program.
• Knowledge and experience with IP / MPLS networking as well as with fiber optical transport to include under sea cabling.
• A working understanding of space systems and how they interact with ground systems.
• Prior professional experience in the US Intelligence, Space, or Defense Community.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s) :

Top Secret / SCI

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s) :

Top Secret / SCI / Polygraph

Work Location Type : Onsite

Onsite

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