Network Engineer

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Network Engineer to support the U.S. Army, XVIII Airborne Corps HQ at Fort Bragg, NC. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your experience supporting the customer's mission under the GSM-O II Contract.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform IP LAN/WAN engineering and administration support to include configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, and VoIP Call Managers
• Configure military tactical fly away kits and encryption devices.
• Configure 802.1x port security, DHCP, Identity services Engine (ISE), and monitor SolarWinds.
• Verify equipment is operating as intended, test configurations, and react to alerts as necessary.
• Apply network device updates, security configurations, and report compliance.
• Provide technical support for the design, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment.
• Configure protected subnets for IT product testing and provide analytical feedback to the CCB
• Assist in the planning and performing of analytical research, design development, topology architecture, engineering to meet customer specifications.
• Perform various software and application administration and maintenance tasks.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance current customer capabilities.
• Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
• Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manage large scale, integrated projects.
• Utilize Microsoft Visio to draft network diagrams and other Microsoft Office Suite tools for word processing, spreadsheets, and briefings.
• Provide mentorship and act as a technical resource for other network engineer staff on the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ yrs. of relevant experience. 8-12 years of specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Currently possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) in order to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Must possess DoD 8570, IAT Level II (SEC+ or equivalent) Certification.
• Computing Environment certification CCNA or equivalent
• Be able to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in written form.
• Knowledgeable on the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and DISA Network topology standards
• Experience configuring VLANs, Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF), routing protocols, IP addressing, and sub-netting; to include firm understanding of IPv6.
• Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of the following routing methods; BGP, ISIS or OSPF, or Static routing.
• Experience with either service provider or enterprise IP networks using an interface on Cisco (ESR and ASR).
• Experience with ports and protocols and services management (PPSM).
• Significant understanding and experience of military network operations.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

For U.S. Positions: 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.

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.