Field/Base Communications Network Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionMore About the Role:Leidos currently has an opening
on the Service Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT)
Contract for a Field/Base Network Engineer position. This is an
exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the SMIT
mission. SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy.
Under SMIT, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the
Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity
services, network operations, service desk, and data transport.
Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its
shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and
service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts
under one enterprise network. This position requires someone with
extensive Operations/Engineering Leadership experience, preferably
someone with a previous Network/Transport technical background and
working knowledge of a large DOD Enterprise Network Environment.
Manage a large technical team virtually, interact directly with and
manage the Customer relationship. Manage key resources supporting
Incident Response, Change Management, Problem Management,
Operations and Maintenance (O&M), project sustainment and other
ITSM and DevSecOps initiatives.Candidates for this position are
highly motivated and have working knowledge of network operations,
fault diagnosis, repair, installation, configuration, cabling,
passive infrastructure, troubleshooting, project execution as well
as the ability to analyze and interpret numerous policies and
procedures. This includes a solid understanding of network
architectures and engineering solutions. The ability to work in a
dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced and mission-focused environment
is a must.What You'll Get to Do: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.Physical Requirements:Must be able to lift and
carry 50 lbs for up to a 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift
25 lbs vertically using ladders.Must be able to work in confined
spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be
able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and
operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a
time.Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers
and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using
small screws and brackets.Must have normal color vision to identify
different colors of wires and cables; must have correctable vision
to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed
in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must have
depth perception to be able to judge distance between objects to
work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use
and read digital test equipment such as OTDR.Must be able to drive
corporate vehicle to different locations to work on projects and
troubleshoot; valid state license required.You'll Bring These
Qualifications: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.DOD Secret Security Clearance w/ability to
upgrade to and maintain a TS Security Clearance.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).5+ years experience troubleshooting complex
routing and switching issues.5+ years experience configuring
switches, routers, network appliances, WAN acceleration
devices.Working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles,
network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, IT device
integrity, and common security elements.Ability to travel 25%
including possible OCONUS travel.Ability to be scheduled to work,
or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet
customer mission support requirements.Customer service
experience.These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:Top Secret
Security Clearance.Masters 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.Pay Range: $41 - 48/hr.Original
Posting Date:2024-05-01While 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 -The Leidos pay range for this job level
is a general guideline only and 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.by Jobble
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