Network Engineer

Leidos • Beavercreek, OH

422d • $89,700 - $162,150

About The Position

The Network Engineer position at Leidos involves supporting various Department of Defense missions through software design, hardware integration, and network management. The role is critical in ensuring the functionality and security of network systems at multiple locations, including Wright Patterson AFB and Hanscom AFB. The engineer will engage in troubleshooting, system installations, and managing information assurance vulnerabilities, contributing to the deployment of advanced technology solutions for the Air Force.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in Networking, Communications, or Systems Engineering; 4 additional years of experience will be acceptable in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to identify issues and research fixes.
• Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies.
• Strong fundamental network knowledge: IP, DNS, DHCP, Routing, VLANs, Switch configuration.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• A Top Secret security clearance is required for this position along with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications i.e. Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, CompTIA.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs and how to implement hardening to various technologies.
• Previous experience with encryption networks.
• COMSEC Experience.
• Familiar with CISCO command line.
• Experience with Fiber networking.
• Experience working with ruggedized systems.
• Experience with VPN or enterprise network routing / edge connect.
• Experience with MLS Switches.
• Experience working with NTP/PTP.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate hardware and software issues with customers and end users, leading customer and vendor meetings.
• Track and document hardware and software across multiple locations and programs.
• Design and engineer program environments, enclaves, and networks.
• Engineer, monitor, manage, and troubleshoot internal and external networks including encryptors, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Engineer, monitor, manage, and troubleshoot virtual environments including VMware.
• Manage storage appliances and troubleshoot issues with vendor support.
• Research, implement, monitor, manage, patch, and troubleshoot various Microsoft and Linux products.
• Research, implement, and troubleshoot active directory, group policy, routing, and DNS.
• Manage information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites according to System Security Plans.
• Initiate IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation and executing monthly security scans.
• Review logs and vulnerabilities, identify potential issues, and engineer solutions to remediate or mitigate these issues.
• Plan and manage system installations and upgrades for networks and servers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree