Network Engineer

Position Overview

Leidos' Digital Modernization sector is seeking a Network Engineer responsible for the design, migration, implementation, enhancement, optimization, and maintenance of infrastructure on GSM-O II. This posting is for a FUTURE ROLE and the position will be 100% on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate to senior-level technical expertise and assist with network integration and consolidation efforts across multiple systems environments.
• Prepare and review technical implementation plans to provide integrated solutions, including actions, milestones, timelines, and critical paths required for complete solutions.
• Address and resolve technical problems relating to the installation and upgrade of network hardware and systems.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements (i.e. establishing new circuits).
• Develop and document technical briefings, engineering standards, standard operating procedures, technical guidance, and status reports, and present to senior leadership.
• Participate in the development of network architecture, engineering designs, and recommended changes.
• Assist in evaluating current and emerging technologies by conducting technical assessments and making recommendations.
• Collaborate with key partners across various technologies to de-conflict efforts, identify innovation opportunities, and increase efficiency and operability.
• Communicate with customers on matters of significant importance to the organization.
• Effectively complete individual projects and tasks.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess an active DOD TS/SCI security clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain a w/CI Poly.
• IAT Level II Baseline Certification (e.g. CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP).
• Ability to translate highly technical matter for a non-technical audience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Technical depth in network services and architecture (WAN/LAN/virtual private network (VPN)).
• Experience with developing solutions and troubleshooting using Cisco switches and routers, S2S connections, DMVPNs, advanced routing (BGP), Palo Alto Firewalls, AWS network design and implementations, Virtual Private Cloud (VPCs), Route 53, and Amazon Firewall Services.
• Ability to make decisions and escalate issues when needed.
• In-depth knowledge of security domains, industry best practices, business continuity, disaster recovery, and emerging technologies.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently or within a team with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with DISA and supporting mission partners.
• Proficiency in managing cloud hosted networks.
• Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement benefits
• More details available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits