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Leidos · 1 day ago

Field/Base Communications Network Engineer

Leidos is a leading IT services provider for the Navy, currently seeking a Field/Base Network Engineer. This role focuses on managing network operations, troubleshooting, and supporting the Navy's shore-based networks to improve capability and service while ensuring cybersecurity compliance.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
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Responsibilities

Works as an Operations-focused Network Engineer on a team responsible for BAN/LAN/WAN Network Operations, troubleshooting, repair, installation, cabling, configuration, implementation, and integration of current and future NGEN-R network architectures as per approved processes and procedures
Provides COMSEC Local Element support to assigned locations, which includes managing COMSEC hardware/software assets and key inventories, loading keys into Encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, removing/replacing faulty equipment, interacting with the Government KOAMs and following prescribed procedures and processes related to COMSEC
Documents work activities/details per established tools and processes; maintains accurate site documentation
Initiates software upgrades and changes to the NGEN-R system and communications infrastructure as prescribed by Domain Architects, Design and Configuration Teams
Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal/replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs, TTPs, work instructions, vendor guidance, and other documented processes and procedures
Interfaces with the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral
Supports network configuration/asset management activities, manages configuration drift, and accurately creates or modifies network documentation to reflect the as-is and/or to-be environment
Supports Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance)
Coordinates network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with NGEN-R Program and customer stakeholders
Performs monitoring (health and status) of network systems and proactively identifies potential issues before they impact users; recommends and/or applies corrective actions to mitigate network issues
Position may require local area and/or overnight travel by car or air to assigned locations to conduct operations focused activities i.e. break/fix, COMSEC support, etc

Qualification

Network OperationsTroubleshootingNetwork ConfigurationCybersecurityDoD Security ClearanceNetwork Vendor CertificationRoutingSwitchingMPLS ExperienceDevOps ExperienceScriptingAutomationCustomer ServiceTeam-orientedCommunication Skills

Required

BA/BS and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or MS/MBA with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree at the discretion of the Hiring Manager
Ability to be scheduled to work, or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements
DoD Secret Security Clearance w/ability to upgrade to and maintain a TS Security Clearance
Working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements
Minimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required prior to onboarding: CompTIA Security+ CE, CDN, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CYSA+ (See DoD 8570.01-M Appendix 3 for valid certifications)
Must possess Network Vendor Associate Level or higher Certification (i.e. Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, etc…)
Ability to travel 25% including possible OCONUS travel
5+ years' experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues
5+ years' experience configuring switches, routers, network appliances, WAN acceleration devices
Customer service experience

Preferred

Top Secret Security Clearance
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in IT Management, Engineering, or related field
MPLS experience
DevOps, CI/CD experience
Scripting experience (i.e. Python, etc…)
Automation experience (i.e. Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc…)
SDN/SD WAN experience
Professional or Expert level vendor certifications
ITIL certifications

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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