Senior Network Engineer

Constellation Aviation Solutions (CAS) is a professional technical services contractor responsible for providing planning, engineering, coordinating, and onsite field services activities. CAS ensures FAA operational policies, standards, processes, and procedures are met prior to integrating new systems into assigned National Airspace System (NAS) facilities. We invite you to put your talents to work for us and our customers. We are searching for a motivated, responsible Senior Network Engineer focused on configuration and integration ready to join our team of technical professionals who interact directly with our customers to bring about modernization of government mission critical systems and infrastructure.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Network Engineer will provide hands-on network engineering support to the FAA’s Enterprise Information Display System (E-IDS) program with primary responsibility for the configuration, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment of E-IDS network equipment. This position will configure network switches and associated network devices, develop and validate network configurations, support system integration and site activation activities, and troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues. This position will also work closely with the program’s systems engineering, software engineering, installation, and second-level support teams to ensure E-IDS network equipment operates in accordance with approved system requirements and configurations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

a) Configure, install, and maintain network switches and associated E-IDS network equipment.

b) Develop and implement switch configurations supporting E-IDS system architecture and operational requirements.

c) Configure VLANs, ports, IP addressing, routing, network services, and other required switch parameters.

d) Configure and validate network ports for E-IDS workstations, servers, peripheral equipment, and other system components.

e) Develop standardized network device configuration templates for E-IDS deployments.

f) Maintain configuration baselines and ensure network equipment is configured consistently across E-IDS installations.

g) Perform configuration reviews and validation prior to deployment to ensure equipment is properly configured and ready for installation.

h) Troubleshoot switch, port, VLAN, IP addressing, routing, and connectivity issues during integration, installation, and site activation.

i) Perform network diagnostics and fault isolation using network management and test equipment.

j) Validate network connectivity between E-IDS system components and supporting infrastructure.

k) Support E-IDS integration testing, Green Light Testing, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and operational checkout.

l) Analyze network logs, switch status, interface statistics, and other diagnostic information to identify and resolve network issues.

m) Configure and validate redundant or failover network configurations where required.

n) Support firmware/software updates and configuration changes for network equipment.

o) Maintain accurate records of switch configurations, IP addresses, VLAN assignments, port assignments, and network topology.

p) Support development and maintenance of E-IDS network drawings, configuration documentation, and installation procedures.

q) Assist the systems engineering team with network architecture development and evaluation of proposed configuration changes.

r) Evaluate proposed network configuration changes for operational impact, compatibility, and risk.

s) Support troubleshooting of issues involving network equipment and interactions between E-IDS hardware and software components.

t) Coordinate with vendors and FAA’s Second-Level Support to resolve complex network equipment issues.

u) Provide remote and onsite technical support during E-IDS deployments and operational troubleshooting.

v) Assist with developing standardized network configuration packages that can be deployed consistently across multiple FAA facilities.

w) Support configuration management activities and ensure all network changes are documented and approved.

x) Provide technical guidance to installation personnel on network equipment configuration and connectivity.

y) Participate in technical reviews and provide recommendations for improving network reliability, maintainability, and deployment efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in network engineering, com…