Network Engineer

$87,100 - $157,450/Yr

Leidos - Odenton, MD

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Onsite - Odenton, MD
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team at Fort Meade, Maryland, as part of a critical national security program supporting Air Force ISR operations. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems, which includes planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance, testing, and operational integrity of networked systems used for the transmission of information in voice, data, or video formats. You will also design and monitor newplex network systems, configure and install network hardware or software, and maintain LAN operations. As a Network Engineer, you will perform feasibility studies on complex information systems and conduct in-depth analyses complicated by novel problems while keeping abreast of emerging technology to predict future network needs. You will participate in management discussions, meetings, committees, or special projects to support and ensure the security of the DoD network. Your role will involve managing 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. You will maintain the site-wide C4I network infrastructure, including cryptologic hardware equipment and all network fiber communications support. Additionally, you will create and update network maps and logical network paths, rekey network devices, update security settings, and implement operating system upgrades. Engaging with site users and liaising daily with the ESD and ESC AF will be essential to help resolve user and network-related issues while maintaining the integrity of the site domain. You will also provide help desk support for IT systems, first-level contact with customers, and classified and unclassified multimedia, telephone, video teleconferencing (VTC), and audiovisual (AV) equipment support for military, civilian, and contractor employees.

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 all 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 help 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, track and route trouble tickets.
  • Provide classified and unclassified multimedia, telephone, video teleconferencing (VTC), and audiovisual (AV) equipment support for military, civilian, and contractor employees.
  • Perform technical support and inventory control for government-owned computers, servers, and other devices.
  • Ensure security patching is completed and locally downloaded; implement Time Compliance Network Order (TCNO) patches that cannot be performed remotely.
  • Perform investigative administration operations for malware, spyware, Trojans, or unauthorized software detected on any device.
  • Solve complex networking and administration issues and use critical thinking to 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 security configuration issues and ensure network devices meet security 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.
  • Perform feasibility studies on complex network systems and conduct in-depth analyses complicated by novel problems.
  • Follow the required 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 is required.
  • 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; 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 with Junos Space Network Management Platform.
  • Experience in Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Experience deploying/utilizing Cisco Identity Services Engine.
  • Experience with PowerShell DHCP.
  • Knowledge of DoD networks and DoD network 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

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