Network Engineer (2008-2009)

LOCATION: Aurora/Denver, CO 80112 Network Engineer (2008-2009) Raytheon Polar Services – Experience Antarctica! Seeking a unique adventure as well as employment? How would you like to be one of the few people on the planet to have the opportunity to live and work at or near the geographic South Pole? Raytheon Polar Services Company is the primary contractor through the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the United States Antarctic Program . We are currently seeking Network Engineers to deploy to McMurdo, South Pole or Palmer Antarctic Research Station for various periods of time beginning in approximately August of 2008. If you are interested in further pursuing this opportunity please apply online today at www.rayjobs.com/rpsc! We are seeking both PRIMARY & ALTERNATE employees to fill all contract positions. The primary is first in line for the position and the alternate is next in line to deploy should the primary person be unable to meet position and/or deployment requirements. Responsibilities: The Network Engineer is a member of the Technical Operations Network Group supporting a wide variety of existing and proposed computer network and communications systems projects. Qualifications: REQUIRED SKILLS: Position requires a BS/BA degree in Computer Science or other related field with an emphasis in networks. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. Successful candidate must have at least six years of directly relevant experience in network engineering to include the following: · Expertise in primary network topologies, LANs/WANs (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, etc), TCP/IP protocol and standards including DNS, DHCP, ICMP required. · Experience with configuring routing protocols, such as RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, and/or BGP required. · Configuration management expertise with Cisco IOS and hardware as well as prior experience installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco routers and switches required. · Experience with network management applications such as CiscoWorks and related protocols such as SNMP required. · Ability to perform fault isolation and resolution in a methodical and thorough manner required. · Understanding of and experience applying Information Security concepts to core network infrastructure required. DESIRED SKILLS: Project management with cost estimation, cost analysis, scheduling, tasking, staffing, and reporting; Working knowledge of Linux and modern Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems; Cisco certifications including CCNP, CCDA, CCDP and CCIE ; Experience with SONET, ISDN, Frame Relay and satellite communications; Experience with Packeteer PacketShaper traffic shaping devices and WAN protocol accelerators; Experience with security software, including Check Point; Familiarity with Internet mail systems and protocols Additional Polar Information: All contract positions include competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. For the time you are in Antarctica compensation also includes travel to and from the ice, room & board, and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus upon successful completion of your contract. FYI – Only authorized personnel are allowed on station and you need to remain on station for the duration of your contract except in case of emergency. Check out our website at www.rpsc.raytheon.com . All applicants must be able to provide proof of U.S. or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency once employment is offered and pass strict physical, dental, and psychological (for winter-over positions) examinations in order to qualify for deployment. Offers of employment are also contingent upon ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Failure to meet these requirements may result in withdrawal of employment offer or other employment action. All employees must also comply with applicable safety, environment, health, and waste management policies and procedure. If you like to live on the edge and are interested in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, please visit www.RayJobs.com/rpsc and apply today! 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.