Network Engineer

$87,100 - $157,450/Yr

Leidos - Odenton, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Odenton, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer position at Leidos involves managing and maintaining Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems as part of a critical national security program supporting Air Force ISR operations. The role requires planning, analysis, design, implementation, and operational integrity of networked systems for voice, data, and video transmission. The engineer will also conduct feasibility studies, monitor emerging technologies, and ensure the security of the DoD network.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts, network storage, local authentication servers, file servers, user privileges, local group policy, local software testing, restoration operations, contingency planning, and local backups for SIPRNET, NIPRNET, and other networks
• Maintain Site-wide C4I network infrastructure, including cryptologic hardware equipment and network fiber communications support
• Maintain port requirements, Tier-1 and Tier-0 devices, routers, and switches
• Create and update network maps and logical network paths
• Rekey network devices, update security settings, and implement operating system upgrades
• Engage with Site users and liaise daily with the ESD and ESC AF to resolve user and network related issues
• Perform help desk support of IT systems
• Provide first-level contact with customers, including senior leadership personnel, and convey resolutions to issues
• Provide classified and unclassified multimedia, telephone, video teleconferencing (VTC), and audiovisual (AV) equipment support
• Perform technical support and inventory control for government owned computers, printers, and other devices
• Ensure security patching is completed and implement Time Compliance Network Order (TCNO) patches
• Perform investigative administration operations for malware, spyware, Trojans, or unauthorized software
• Solve complex networking and administration issues and support network functionality alongside System Administrators
• Plan and schedule the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and applications software
• Maintain and resolve fiber optic and network cable issues while maintaining NIPR/SIPR networks
• Solve network security and configuration issues to ensure compliance standards
• Maintain and resolve Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) interoperability issues
• Maintain systems configuration and manage the installation and integration of network system fixes, upgrades, and enhancements
• Conduct feasibility studies on complex network systems and in-depth analysis of novel problems
• Follow guidelines provided in T.O 00-33A-1001 General Cyberspace Support Activities Management Procedures and Practice Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of experience
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to pass a polygraph after hiring
• Experience managing complex unclassified and classified networks including switching and routing, account management, authentication services, user privileges, local group policy, software testing, restoration operations, and contingency planning
• Experience implementing network security patches and pushing TCNO patches
• Information Assurance DOD 85701-M IAT Level II Certification
• CompTIA Security+ Certification

Nice-to-haves

• Current Polygraph
• Experience with Cisco and Juniper network hardware and software
• Experience with SolarWinds and Junos Space Network Management Platform
• Experience applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience deploying/utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine
• Experience with PowerShell DHCP
• Knowledge of DoD networks and limitations in an IT-related field
• Experience with VMWare Component Protection (VMCP)
• Juniper Network Certified Internet Associate-Junos Certification (JNCIA-Junos)
• Juniper Networks Certified Specialist - Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification
• Experience with Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities