Sr Network Engineer / Solaris Systems Administrator

$87,100 - $157,450/Yr

Leidos - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Leidos is seeking a Senior Network Engineer / Solaris Systems Administrator to join their team in San Diego, CA. This role involves supporting the Army and Air Force in modernizing their existing systems to a more advanced enterprise system. The position requires extensive network engineering skills to develop critical solutions that benefit military operations, emphasizing a commitment to customer success and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Support the upgrade of the customer's operational environment to an upgraded platform and software product environment capable of supporting operations.
• Collaborate with the team to design the best solution for success.
• Plan, create, and implement a secure network architecture that meets the needs and goals of the customer.
• Lead by example, setting high standards for technical excellence, problem-solving, and proactive approaches to challenges.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 10 years of Network Engineering experience.
• Proficiency in implementing Highly Secure Networks that follow the principles of modularity, hierarchy, redundancy, resiliency, security, and scalability.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Network Security implementing and managing various network security measures, such as encryption, authentication, authorization, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and more.
• Experience with NSA approved cryptographic communications security devices.
• Experience with Solaris Operating Systems, also Solaris Flash Archive and Solaris Jump Start Server.
• Experience managing disk arrays partitions - LUNs mappings.
• Experience with working as a Systems Administrator specifically in Unix/Solaris.
• Experience with Unix Auditing.
• Experience working with classified networks.
• Experience with shell scripts such as BASH, CSH, SH.
• Experience installing and implementing network hardware.
• Experience with Hardware Architecture (performance testing, monitoring, operations).
• Experience with Network Analysis and Optimization.
• Use of current and emergent network design principles and protocols.
• Experience with multi-tenant network architectures.
• Responsible for safeguarding an organization's computer systems and networks from security breaches, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of network routing and switching equipment devices from multiple vendors.
• Scripting languages such as Pearl, Python, coding for network threshold events.
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for network improvements.
• Develop and maintain network documentation for reference and compliance purposes.
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Security+ or other security certification (DoD 8570 approved security certification will be required 90 days after hire).

Benefits

• Excellent work-life balance with a 9/80 work schedule.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Dynamic workforce environment.