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Leidos · 3 hours ago

Sr Transport Network Specialist

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$92K/yr - $167K/yr

8+ years exp

Leidos is seeking a Sr Transport Network Specialist to support related efforts for SMIT, the largest IT services program for the Navy. The role involves supporting network engineering for voice, video, and data communications, while contributing to the analysis, design, planning, and ongoing support of NMCI transport areas.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert for vendor solutions and for engineering support solutions and products related to transport

Perform reach back into vendor research, development, and technical support teams to ensure effective design and application in the production environment

Perform solution development and engineering work for networking/transport

Participate in the planning of upgrades, replacement, configuration, and maintenance of networking/transport projects

Engineer solutions that provide secure, effective and efficient operation of systems, architecture, and topology for transport

Participate in new and existing IT modernization, expansion, and improvement projects related to transport for the NMCI network

Collaborate with technical experts to synthesize solutions related to transport

Lead analysis, review, and validation with customers, stakeholders, and team members for NMCI projects and changes related to transport

Significant collaboration and coordination with external customers, management, subcontractors, vendors, and other engineering disciplines

Comply with ITSM processes and procedures, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) governance, and Cybersecurity requirements within the DoDI 8500.01 and DON 5239

Support development and maintenance of engineering processes, checklists, and procedures for transport

Mentor and review the work of junior team members

Qualification

BAN/LAN/WLAN/WANCommunications securityNetwork engineeringDoD networks experienceSecurity+ certificationCCNA/CCNP certificationAnalytical skillsTroubleshooting skillsMulti-tasking abilityCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree

Eight (8) or more years' experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Secret clearance to start the program

Technical knowledge and skills in one or more of the following areas: BAN/LAN/WLAN/WAN, cross domain solutions, communications security, and piers connectivity

Experience working in large information technology enterprise environments designing/architecting networks

Hands-on experience in working with DoD networks

Experience in collaborating with other enterprise technologists both internal and external to resolve complex technical issues

Strong analytical, communication and troubleshooting skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team

Ability to multi-task, self-assign work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Travel may be required

Security+ or other applicable certification to meet DoD 8570 requirements