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Network Transport Engineer with Security Clearance

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $195K/yr

8+ years exp

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers, and they are seeking a Network Transport Engineer to support the Navy's NMCI transport systems. The role involves analyzing system requirements, engineering secure solutions, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance network operations and data management.

AerospaceNational SecurityRecruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert for vendor solutions

Perform research, development and analysis, and validation testing of vendor solutions to ensure effective design and application in the production environment

Collaborate with system Domain Architects to define system requirements and recommend hardware selections based on cost and capability analysis

Provide technical knowledge transfer to operational teams as part of the planning of upgrades, replacement, configuration, and maintenance of networking/transport projects

Engineer solutions that provide secure, effective, and efficient operations 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

Analyzes network bandwidth needs and recommend measures to meet those requirements

Advanced knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, Network and Security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements

Qualification

Network EngineeringCybersecurityCisco HardwareNetwork DesignDoD Programs ExperienceRoutingSwitchingTechnical DocumentationAnalytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsMulti-taskingCommunication Skills

Required

Typically requires B.S. Degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience (in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university)

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 DoD Secret clearance to start the program

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

In-depth knowledge of Cisco, Aruba, Tellabs, Ruckus (Brocade), Cisco DNA-C network hardware/platforms

Experience working in large information technology enterprise environments designing/architecting 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

Experience working on DoD programs, specifically Navy programs

Experience with network, security, infrastructure architecture activities and tasks on a large government IT Infrastructure project with 24x7 mission support requirements; Network Design and Development; Data Center Services; Site to Site / Remote Access Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services; Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) Services; Network Backbone Services; Local Area Network (LAN); Wide Area Network (WAN) Services; Voice over IP (VoIP); Wireless Networks; Cloud Network Services; Firewall; Web Filtering; Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS); Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS); Network Access Control (NAC); Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate Management; Traffic/Infrastructure Monitoring; System Accreditation and Authorization

Minimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required prior to onboarding: CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CYSA+ (See DoD 8570.01-M Appendix 3 for valid certifications)

An Associate level Network Vendor Certification is required prior to onboarding (from one of the following Vendors): Cisco, Juniper, CommScope/Ruckus/Brocade, F5 Networks or Aruba Networks, Azure, Palo Alto

8+ years' experience engineering and troubleshooting networks, including extensive routing and switching experience such as MPLS, VPNs, routing protocols i.e. BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, switching protocols i.e. Spanning Tree Protocol, VLANs, LLDP, VoIP, Multicast protocols and emerging network technologies

Strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of IP network/subnet addressing

Experienced and adept at developing and maintaining technical documents, analyses, and reports

The position is remote but travel is possible, although rare

Preferred

Certifications - CCNA/CCNP, INCOSE CSEP, CISSP, CASP+, ITIL v3/v4 Foundation

Previous work experience providing support to the NGEN-NMCI program is highly desired

Experience with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager (CPPM) identity management solution

Advanced/Professional level vendor certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, Gigamon, NetScout)

Demonstrated NET/SEC DevOps experience

Agile certifications or applicable experience

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Company

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