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Field/Base Communications Network Engineer

Leidos · Ridgecrest, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$36–$41/hrFull-time

About the Role

Leidos has an opening on the ‘Service Management, Integration and Transport’ (SMIT) Contract for a Field/Base Network Engineer position. This role supports the SMIT mission, the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under SMIT, the Leidos team delivers the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. The position aims to unify the Navy's shore-based networks and data management to improve capability, service, and cost efficiency under one enterprise network.

This position requires extensive Operations/Engineering Leadership experience, preferably with a Network/Transport technical background and working knowledge of a large DOD Enterprise Network Environment. Responsibilities include managing a large technical team virtually, interacting directly with and managing the Customer relationship, and overseeing key resources supporting Incident Response, Change Management, Problem Management, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), project sustainment, and other ITSM and DevSecOps initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Work as an Operations-focused Network Engineer on a team responsible for BAN/LAN/WAN Network Operations, troubleshooting, repair, installation, cabling, configuration, implementation, and integration of current and future NGEN-R network architectures.
  • Provide COMSEC Local Element support, including managing COMSEC hardware/software assets and key inventories, loading keys into encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, and removing/replacing faulty equipment.
  • Document work activities/details using established tools and processes; maintain accurate site documentation.
  • Initiate software upgrades and changes to the NGEN-R system and communications infrastructure as prescribed by Domain Architects, Design, and Configuration Teams.
  • Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal/replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs, TTPs, work instructions, vendor guidance, and other documented processes.
  • Interface with the Network Operations Center (NOC) to support incident troubleshooting and restoral.
  • Support network configuration/asset management activities, manage configuration drift, and accurately create or modify network documentation to reflect the as-is and/or to-be environment.
  • Support Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance).
  • Coordinate network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with NGEN-R Program and customer stakeholders.
  • Perform monitoring (health and status) of network systems and proactively identify potential issues before they impact users; recommend and/or apply corrective actions to mitigate network issues.
  • May require local area and/or overnight travel by car or air to assigned locations to conduct operations-focused activities (e.g., break/fix, COMSEC support).

Requirements

  • BA/BS Degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or MS/MBA with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
  • DOD Secret Security Clearance with ability to upgrade to and maintain a TS Security Clearance.
  • Minimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required prior to onboarding: CompTIA Security+ CE, CDN, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CYSA+.
  • Must possess Network Vendor Associate Level or higher Certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP).
  • Ability to be scheduled to work, or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements.
  • Working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles, network/HW/SW security architecture, network topology, IT device integrity, and common security elements.
  • Ability to travel 25% including possible OCONUS travel.
  • 5+ years’ experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues.
  • 5+ years’ experience configuring switches, routers, network appliances, and WAN acceleration devices.
  • Customer service experience.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for up to 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs vertically using ladders.
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets.
  • Must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers.
  • Must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.
  • Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets.
  • Must have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables.
  • Must have correctable vision to 20/20 or better to see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors.
  • Must have depth perception to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces.
  • Must be able to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR.
  • Must be able to drive a corporate vehicle to different locations for projects and troubleshooting; valid state license required.

Skills

These qualifications would be nice to have:

  • Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in IT Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • MPLS experience.
  • DevOps, CI/CD experience.
  • Scripting experience (e.g., Python).
  • Automation experience (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
  • SDN/SD WAN experience.
  • Professional or Expert level vendor certifications.
  • ITIL certifications.

Pay

$36 - $41/hourly rate.

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