Leidos - Chantilly, VA
posted 4 months ago
Leidos is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. This role is pivotal in the design, migration, implementation, enhancement, optimization, and maintenance of LAN, Data Center, and WAN networks. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers on various technical projects, which may include network consolidation and integration, architecture designs and updates, as well as site renovations and relocations. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong technical foundation in network engineering. In this role, you will provide technical expertise and assist with network integration and consolidation efforts across multiple systems environments. You will be responsible for addressing and resolving technical problems of moderate complexity related to the installation and upgrade of network hardware and systems. This includes interfacing with customers, vendors, and technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements, and engineering/implementing technical solutions from a cradle-to-grave approach. As a Senior Network Engineer, you will lead a team of engineers on projects, ensuring that everyone is properly utilized to deliver a finalized technical solution and implementation. You will also assist and train engineers on new technologies to enhance the organization’s technical expertise. A strong understanding of software automation tools and the ability to incorporate programming languages to automate repetitive tasks is essential. Additionally, you will document engineering standards, support the development of network architecture, and assist in evaluating current and emerging technologies, conducting technical assessments, and making recommendations to senior engineers. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are crucial, as is the ability to effectively complete individual projects and tasks with some oversight.