Senior Network Engineer

$87,100 - $157,450/Yr

Leidos - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Orlando, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Network Engineer will support the Advanced Battle Management System's (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure Network Manager program, focusing on training and operational support for the Department of Air Force's network capabilities. This role is critical in modernizing the DAF's network-centric battle management approach, enabling faster data processing and response in joint operations across the Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• Provide both lecture-based and hands-on technical training in a classroom setting on applicable ABMS DI-Network system topics.
• Deploy network system upgrades at various field sites, both CONUS and OCONUS as required.
• Manage SD-WAN architecture to include operational and security related updates and changes.
• Manage the Secure Vector Routing tables, including requirements gathering for traffic prioritization and routing.
• Mentor team personnel on architecture and configuration nuances.
• Provide management updates on the Digital Infrastructure Network.

Requirements

• BA/BS or equivalent experience and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be U.S. Citizen and possess a minimum of a Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain up to a TS/SCI.
• Active or prior experience as a trainer for system networks and/or related technical topics.
• Proficient knowledge of network engineering, network architecture, and network automation.
• Experience with configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.
• Experience in Python script development, Elasticsearch / Logstash / Kibana, Linux systems administration, and Windows systems administration.
• Ability to work in a team environment, but self-driven to complete assignments while continually developing proficiencies in processes.
• Strong written and verbal communications, team building and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience managing projects with cross functional teams.
• Prior experience working on ABMS or JADC2 initiatives, or other US Air Force Customer programs.
• SD-WAN knowledge and experience.
• Software Engineering experience, including creation, authoring, execution and documentation of test cases/result sets for software products in an agile cadence.
• Experience working/testing within Commercial Cloud Platforms (ex: AWS) and DevOps tools.

Benefits

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