Field/Base Communications Network Engineer

Field/Base Communications Network Engineer

Job #: R-00055825
Location: North Chicago, IL
Category: Network Administration and Ops
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the time
Shift: Day
Potential for Telework: No
Clearance: Secret
Referral Eligibility : Ineligible
Group: Defense

Description

Job Description:

The Defense Group of Leidos has an excellent opportunity for a Field/Base Communications Network Engineer to support efforts for the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) portion of the Next Generation Enterprise Network Re-compete (NGEN-R) Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract.

SMIT is the Navy’s largest IT services program valued up to $7.7 billion over 8 years.

The Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the NMCI, including cybersecurity services, network operations, network engineering, end user support, 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.

The Position involves extensive knowledge of network communications, architecture, security controls and configuration.

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, and COMSEC Operations, as well as the ability to follow detailed policies and procedures.

The ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced and mission-focused environment is a must.

Primary Responsibilities
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…

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of overall related experience.

Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree at the hiring Manager’s discretion) Ability to travel up to 25% including possible OCONUS travel Must currently possess an active Secret clearance Must have current IAT Level II Certification: Comp TIA Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security 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 Customer service experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field Top Secret Security Clearance 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
External Referral Bonus:
Ineligible
Potential for Telework:
No
Clearance Level Required:
Secret
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
Day
Requisition Category:
Professional
Job Family:
Network Administration and Ops
Pay Range:
About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets.

The company’s 40,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $12.30 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2021.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.

That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

More details are available here .

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Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process.

And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address.

If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com .

Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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