Leidos · 7 hours ago
Sr. Network Systems Engineer
Vista, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expLeidos is a leading engineering company focused on technology and digital transformation solutions. They are seeking a Sr. Network Systems Engineer to support the design and construction phases of the Bonneville Power Administration project, focusing on network and transport equipment installation and configuration.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Complete documentation of equipment placement and interconnectivity
Verify bill of materials entries are complete and accurate for all operational equipment and spares
Review construction planning including Factory Test integration approach and provide feedback
Support network and transport equipment procurement efforts led by procurement specialist by verifying ordering details and helping to adjust scheduling of buys to match schedule needs
Support receipt, inspection, chain-of-custody documentation and temporary storage of incoming equipment
Support the installation of telecom racks and the equipment that is required by the design to support the Nokia transport and Cisco network systems
Support connection to DC fuse panel and breaker panel for DC powering of equipment
Support connection to AC PDUs for AC powered equipment connections
Support fiber and copper cabling between patch panels and end devices
Support installation of test equipment and test software used to provide test traffic loading
Lead the Factory Test configuration and integration of Nokia 7250 and 7705 transport equipment with support from a subcontractor trained in the utility configurations required for operations
Lead the configuration and integration of multiple networks that utilize Cisco 8300 routers and a variety of conventional POE Cisco switches including copper and fiber leaf switches
Lead the configuration and checkout of test equipment and software to be used to apply test traffic loads to the network and transport systems
Support factory test dry run and test procedure development related to network and transport components of the Factory test architecture
Support factory test conduct including execution of test procedures related to transport and network systems
Support troubleshooting and remediation of problems found during test
Support removal of cable and equipment from factory test rack systems and packing for shipment in original or new packing material
Support the update of chain of custody documentation as required for transition from Leidos to the customer control
Support installation of network and transport equipment at the new utility control center site in Vancouver, WA. While the bulk of installation will be performed by electrical contractor’s personnel, Leidos will assist and ensure that the correct equipment is installed in each rack and at the correct position
After equipment is installed, cabling to power will be performed followed by data cabling per the design package drawings. While the bulk of cabling will be performed by electrical contractor’s personnel, Leidos will assist in some basic patching and will provide oversight to ensure all connections are made properly
Lead the On-Site configuration and integration of telecom transport and network equipment supporting the full control center configuration
Lead the configuration and checkout of test equipment and software to be used to apply test traffic loads to the network and transport systems
Support the test lead in finalizing network and transport system related test procedures
Support dry runs of the SAT test procedures
Support test conduct of the SAT testing
Support troubleshooting and remediation of problems found during testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline with a minimum of 8 years' experience or additional 5 years of experience in lieu of degree
Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance
Experience with configuration and procurement of network and transport equipment including routers, and switches
Experienced in the installation and configuration of telecom and network equipment
Must have experience with MS Excel
Preferred
Knowledge and experience with network and/or telecom test equipment such as line testers, BER test sets, OTDRs, protocol analyzers, Wireshark network monitor tool and power level meters
CCNA certification or equivalent experience
Experience with MPLS packet transport systems including one of the following platforms –Nokia or Cisco
Experience with Nokia 7705 SAR for use as channel bank platform
Experience in use of DS1 Jackfields and standard fiber and copper patch panels
Certification in IP routing and switching
Familiarity with ProjectWise
Knowledge of design drawings in Visio, BlueBeam, MicroStation or AutoCAD
Request and record vendor price quotes and assist in buildup of full BOM costs
Support the procurement, integration and staging of all Telecom equipment
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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