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implementable network and system architectures.\nContribute to system integration, test, and validation activities for complex networked solutions.\nAdditional Responsibilities\nLead and guide small technical teams in resolving complex network and infrastructure problems.\nProvide technical direction for the operation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance of network devices and Linux-based systems.\nEnsure network and system environments meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.\nSupport cellular/networked communications technologies as required by the mission.\nLearn and adapt quickly to new systems and technologies under pressure, with minimal supervision.\nSupport occasional travel as required.\nBasic Qualifications\nMinimum of 15 years of experience in network engineering, including routing, switching, and network security in enterprise or mission-critical environments.\nSignificant hands-on experience with Cisco networking and security technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).\nDemonstrated, practical experience with Linux networking and Linux systems in an operational or production environment (beyond basic Linux system administration).\nExperience with tools/technologies such as KVM, Ansible, Bash, Python, VPN, and firewall configuration.\nProven ability to design and document networked systems and architectures.\nDemonstrated ability to lead technical efforts and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues.\nSelf-starter capable of operating independently in small teams with limited ramp-up time or mentoring resources.\nActive TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPrior CNO/TAO or similar offensive/defensive cyber operations experience.\nExperience with Cisco ACI design/operations.\nExperience with cellular and other non-traditional communications technologies.\nExperience supporting mission-critical, high-availability environments with strict security requirements.\nWillingness and ability to travel as needed to support operations, testing, or deployments.\nSalary Range: $150,000 - $265,000\nThe 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.\nITAR Requirement:\nThis position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the 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. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.\nBenefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.\nWe also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.\nPrincipals only need apply. NO agencies please.\nWho We Are\nBased in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. 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. 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Agencies of the U.S. 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.\nWe are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. 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