Network Engineer at Hermeus – Los Angeles, California

Network Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build, and test of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft for the national interest. Working directly with the Department of Defense, Hermeus delivers capabilities that will ensure that our nation, and our allies, maintain an asymmetric advantage over any and all potential adversaries.
As a Network Engineer at Hermeus you will be responsible for designing, installing, configuring, analyzing, and maintaining local and wide area networks. As part of the Information Team you will ensure growth, security, and scalability of all Hermeus networks as well as support cross-org needs for network engineering. Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, Access Points (wireless), and VPNs.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems.
• Implement and maintain network security, including access controls, intrusion detection systems, and threat prevention.
• Manage and administer network services such as DNS, DHCP, and IP address management (IPAM).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to support infrastructure projects and resolve complex technical issues.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support and critical incident response.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging network technologies, best practices, and NIST guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) and network hardware.
• Experience with network security principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Active security clearance strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with Palo Alto and Juniper network devices.
• Background in government or cleared contractor networks.
• Experience with FedRAMP authorized cloud solutions (AWS Govcloud, Azure GCC-H, etc..) is a plus.
• Experience with network cybersecurity tools such as Wireshark, Nmap, AWS network security tools, Microsoft Defender, etc.
• Palo Alto Certification (PCCET, PCNSA, PCNSE, etc.).
• Juniper Certification (JNCIS, JNCIP, etc.).
• SANs Certification (GSEC, GCIA, GMON, GDSA, etc.).
• CompTIA Certification (Network+, Security +, CASP+, etc.).

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!
100% employer-paid health care 401k & retirement plans Unlimited PTO Weekly paid office lunches Fully stocked breakrooms Stock options Paid Parental Leave U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a U.S. person as defined by22 C.F.R. 120.62or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYHermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

$114,750 - $140,250 a year