Networking Engineer IV

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Air Systems business area. Visit  and  to read more about who we are and the products we make!

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Serving as a subject matter expert on networking technologies and topics to inform design decisions and considerations across Textron Systems’ product portfolio
• Designing private networks from tactical scale to complex interconnected families of systems
• Evaluating network and system designs and hardware for feasibility, testability, extensibility, etc.
• Providing network cybersecurity engineering support on both next generation technologies and proven platforms that support and protect our deployed warfighter
• Collaborating with vendors, subcontractors, and customers across engineering disciplines to refine network designs within constraints and develop effective implementations of those designs
• Maintaining detailed design artifacts and documentation for networked systems
• Contributing to the efforts of the Cyber Security and Infrastructure Support (CSIS) team to support the assessment and authorization of products in accordance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve an Interim Authorization To Test (IATT) or Authorization To Operate (ATO)
• Performing advanced testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis on product networks and networking components
• Willing and able to occasionally travel to other locations in support of cybersecurity test activities and network troubleshooting (25%)

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/Networking Engineering/ Computer Science or a related technical field with 8+ years’ experience
• Ability to obtain a CCNA or equivalent network certification
• Knowledge of OSI model as it pertains to routing and switching protocols
• Experience in network architecture/planning and documented design
• Familiarity with conformance testing for networks and networking hardware
• Ability to monitor network traffic and provide efficiency recommendations
• Familiarity with engineering design concepts (feasibility, repeatability, testability, etc)
• Ability to task others to complete routine networking tasks
• Experience with network diagnostic and troubleshooting tools (software and/or hardware)
• Experience with network equipment from multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, etc)
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
• Efficient technical communications skills including technical writing and presentations
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Secret security clearance

• Current holds a DoDD 8140.01 / DoD 8570.01-M IAT II or higher certification (e.g., CCNA or CCNP), and/or other network certifications
• Familiarity with multicast protocols such as IGMP and PIM
• Scripting language experience in at least one language such as Bash, Power Shell, or Python
• Familiarity with Virtual Machines and Hypervisors (VmWare or KVM stack)
• Experience with virtual networking tools (both simulation and software-defined networking)
• Active U.S. government Secret (or higher) security clearance

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

We are committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Examples include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.