Engineering Technician

$48,100 - $86,950/Yr

Leidos - Greenbelt, MD

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Greenbelt, MD
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Leidos has openings for an IT Field Technician supporting the Goddard Space Flight Center in the implementation and sustainment of networking equipment. The IT Field Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). This position involves installing, supporting, and maintaining networking systems, as well as evaluating and recommending necessary upgrades to networking products and software. The technician will perform technical analyses of software, hardware, and transmission facilities using various diagnostic tools to support optimal network operations. In addition to installation and maintenance, the technician will monitor data traffic and control network resource performance to ensure high-quality transmission. Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical problems related to network failures and the usage of PC hardware and software will be a key responsibility. The technician will utilize existing knowledge while also building additional knowledge of the company, client, and processes. Resolving work orders for network issues and solving a range of straightforward problems will be part of the daily tasks. The technician will analyze possible solutions using standard procedures and complete work with a moderate level of guidance and direction. The role requires the ability to impact the quality of one's own work and the work of others on the team, working within established guidelines and policies. The technician will also be responsible for explaining information to others in straightforward situations, ensuring clear communication and understanding among team members and clients.

Responsibilities

  • Installing, supporting, and maintaining LANs and/or WANs.
  • Evaluating and recommending networking product and software upgrades.
  • Performing technical analyses of software, hardware, and transmission facilities using diagnostic tools.
  • Monitoring data traffic and controlling network resource performance.
  • Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical problems related to network failure/integrity.
  • Utilizing existing knowledge while building additional knowledge of the company, client, and processes.
  • Resolving work orders for network issues.
  • Solving a range of straightforward problems.
  • Analyzing possible solutions using standard procedures.
  • Completing work with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
  • Impacting quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
  • Working within guidelines and policies.
  • Explaining information to others in straightforward situations.

Requirements

  • Typically requires high school diploma or equivalent and 3 - 5 years of prior relevant experience.
  • 3+ years' experience troubleshooting complex Layer 1 routing and switching issues.
  • 3+ years' experience configuring switches, routers, and network appliances.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or late afternoons and evenings.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills.
  • Senior level knowledge of configuring and maintaining network devices such as switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, and network appliances.
  • Understanding of network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, and routing protocols.
  • Ability to work in a team environment to resolve technical issues in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with clients and team members effectively.
  • Ability to interpret network drawings and specifications.
  • Ability to identify different colors and tell color codes.
  • Lifting of heavy objects of up to 50 pounds.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

  • CCNA or other Networking Certification
  • Experience with NASA

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Life Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
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