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Leidos

Network Engineer

Leidos, Odenton, Maryland, United States, 21113


Description

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Leidos is seeking candidates to fill our Network Engineer position at Fort Meade Maryland. This position is part of a critical national security program that supports Air Force ISR operations.

Job Summary

As a Network Engineer you will manage Local Area Network/Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN), including the planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance testing, operational integrity, or management of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, or video formats, as well as design and monitor new complex network systems, configure and install network hardware or software, and maintain LAN operations. You will perform feasibility studies on complex information systems and conduct in-depth analyses complicated by novel problem and keep abreast of emerging technology to predict future network needs. The Network Engineer will participate in management discussions, meetings, committees, or special projects as we support and ensure security of the DoD network.

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage accounts, network storage, local authentication servers, file servers, user privileges, local group policy, local software testing, restoration operations, contingency planning, and local backups for SIPRNET, NIPRNET, and other networks

Maintain Site-wide C4I network infrastructure, including, but not limited to, cryptologic hardware equipment, all network fiber communications support (including building fiber and terminating fiber)

Maintain port requirements, Tier-1 and Tier-0 devices, routers, and switches

Create and update network maps and logical network paths

Rekey network devices, update security settings, and implement operating system upgrades

Engage with Site users and liaise daily with the ESD and ESC AF to help resolve user and network related issues as well as maintain the integrity of the Site domain

Perform help desk support of IT systems

Provide first-level contact with customers, to include senior leadership personnel and convey resolutions to issues, track and route trouble tickets

Provide classified and unclassified multimedia, telephone, video teleconferencing (VTC), and audiovisual (AV) equipment support for military, civilian, and contractor employees

Perform technical support and inventory control for government owned computers, printers, and other devices

Ensure security patching is completed and locally downloaded; implement Time Compliance Network Order (TCNO) patches that cannot be perform remotely

Perform investigative administration operations for malware, spyware, Trojans, or unauthorized software detected on any device

Solve complex networking and administration issues and use critical thinking to support network functionality alongside System Administrators

Plan and schedule the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems and applications software

Maintain and resolve fiber optic and network cable issues while maintaining NIPR/SIPR networks

Solve network security and security configuration and ensure network devices meet security compliance standards

Maintain and resolve Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) interoperability issues

Maintain systems configuration and manage the installation and integration of network system fixes, upgrades and enhancements

Perform feasibility studies on complex network systems and conduct in-depth analysis complicated by novel problems

Follow the required guidelines provided in T.O 00-33A-1001 General Cyberspace Support Activities Management Procedures and Practice Requirements

RequiredEducation/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience is required .

Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph after hiring.

Experience managing complex unclassified and classified networks including switching and routing, account management, authentication services, user privileges, local group policy, software testing, restoration operations, and contingency planning

Experience implementing network security patches; pushing TCNO patches

Information Assurance DOD 85701-M IAT Level II Certification

CompTIA Security+ Certification

PreferredEducation/Experience:

Current Polygraph.

Experience with Cisco and Juniper network hardware and software

Experience with SolarWinds and with Junos Space Network Management Platform

Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Experience deploying/utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine

Experience with PowerShell DHCP

Knowledge of DoD networks and DoD network limitations in an IT-related field

Experience with VMWare Component Protection (VMCP)

Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate-Junos Certification (JNCIA-Junos)

Juniper Networks Certified Specialist - Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification

Experience with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology

Original Posting Date:

2024-08-26

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00142347

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.