Principal Systems Engineer - Network Continuity Engineer

Work Location is Chantilly, VA OVERVIEW: The Information Technology and Communications Continuity (ITCC) Program the National Intelligence Emergency Management Activity (NIEMA) within the Office of the Deputy Director for National Intelligence for Plans, Programs, and Requirements (PPR) seeks a highly motivated candidate with experience designing, planning, and evaluating network communications systems. This candidate should have an interest/familiarity with Disaster Recovery or Contingency Engineering and a demonstrated willingness to learn new subject matters. Candidate must also maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. This position requires the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and with multiple customers simultaneously. Positive and proactive attitude is a must! RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibilities for the Network Continuity Engineer (Principal Systems Engineer) include: - Provide detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements - Design and plan network communications and/or command and control (C2) systems - Evaluate and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. - Identify value-added recommendations to integrate multiple intelligence organizations - Promote Information Sharing Initiatives - Frequent, reimbursed, local area travel Basic Qualifications - Required Experience, Skills: - BA/BS degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, plus 8 or more years of applicable work experience - Minimum 5 years experience with Systems Engineering of IT networks - Minimum 3 years experience managing IT projects - Ability to perform reimbursed local area travel within Northern, VA, Washington DC metropolitan area using personal vehicle - US citizenship - Must posses a current and active Top Secret SCI secret clearance Desired Experience, Skills, Knowledge: * Experience working with continuity of operations (COOP) planning team * Experience working in mission critical network operating environments * Familiarity with integrating multiple domains * Familiarity with Federal Continuity Mandates Company & Benefit Information: Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide. Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. We provide state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. Our stated Vision is to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology. Others recognize our progress towards that Vision: Forbes magazine ranked Raytheon as the "Best Managed" company in our industry; Fortune magazine rated Raytheon among the top 4 "Most Admired" companies in our industry, an improvement of four places since the previous year; In 2007, Raytheon won the coveted Opportunity Award from the U.S. Department of Labor for our efforts to ensure workplace equity and equal employment opportunities. Raytheon's Aurora-based Space Systems group has a strong legacy in providing comprehensive ground systems, supporting space assets ranging from geostationary satellites to complex non-geo constellations. Raytheon offers exceptional benefits, including: . On-going training and generous tuition reimbursement . Immediate vestment in our 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan (RAYSIP) with company-match . Retirement Income Savings Program (RISP) plus Profit Sharing . Abundant Paid Time Off (PTO) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE. If you reside outside of the Chantilly, VA area but do not require relocation assistance, please state that at the top of your resume. Raytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE ©2008 Raytheon Company. All rights reserved. Raytheon is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and welcomes a wide diversity of applicants. U.S. citizenship and security clearance may be required.