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Leidos · 2 days ago

Communications Network Engineer - Transport Delivery

Norfolk, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$40/hr - $50/hr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Works as a Transport Delivery-focused Network Engineer on a team responsible for BAN/LAN/WLAN/WAN/Crypto Network Engineering, troubleshooting, repair, installation, cabling, configuration, implementation, and integration of current and future NGEN-R network architectures as per approved processes and procedures.

Documents work activities/details per established tools and processes; maintains accurate site and project documentation.

Creates and updates network architecture diagrams, configuration bundles, and reviews implementation plans for accuracy prior to implementation.

Initiates software upgrades and changes to the NGEN-R system and communications infrastructure as prescribed by Domain Architects and Engineers.

May perform 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.

Qualification

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Active Secret ClearanceIAT Level II CertificationNetwork Vendor Associate CertificationTroubleshootingRoutingSwitchingNetwork ConfigurationVendor Product LinesTCP/IPTechnical Issue ResolutionOCONUS TravelProblem-SolvingCustomer ServiceTeamworkMPLSDevOpsCI/CDScripting (Python)Automation AnsibleAutomation PuppetAutomation ChefSDN/SD WANVendor CertificationsITIL CertificationsCisco ConfigurationVTPSTPQOSOSPFBGP

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred with 5+ years of overall related experience (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree at the hiring Manager’s discretion).

Must be U.S. Citizen and currently possess an active Secret clearance.

Must have current IAT Level II Certification: Comp TIA Security+ CE.

Must have current Network Vendor Associate Level Certification is required (i.e. Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, etc…).

Ability to be scheduled to work, or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements.

5+ years’ experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues.

5+ years’ experience configuring switches, routers, network appliances, WAN acceleration devices.

Experience with multiple vendor routing, switching or wireless product lines.

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

Ability to work independently or in a team environment to resolve technical issues in a dynamic environment.

Ability to travel up to 25% including possible OCONUS travel.

Customer service experience.