Field/Base Communications Network Engineer

Leidos currently has an opening on the ‘Service Management, Integration and Transport’ (SMIT) Contract for a Field/Base Network Engineer position supporting the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy, delivering the core backbone of NMCI, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. This role supports the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while reducing costs.

About the Role

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 the customer, and overseeing Incident Response, Change Management, Problem Management, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), project sustainment, and other ITSM and DevSecOps initiatives.

The work location is at a government site and requires:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. for up to 100 feet at a time; lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (e.g., raised floors, communications closets), noisy environments (e.g., data centers, operations centers), and stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.
• Use of basic hand tools (e.g., screwdrivers, wrenches) for rack mounting equipment.
• Normal color vision to identify wire and cable colors; correctable vision to 20/20 for reading schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; depth perception for safe ladder and confined space work.
• Ability to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer).
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to drive a personal or corporate vehicle to different locations for projects and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Serve 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, key inventories, loading keys into encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, and replacing faulty equipment.
• Document work activities and maintain accurate site documentation using established tools and processes.
• 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 and asset management activities, manage configuration drift, and update network documentation to reflect as-is and to-be environments.
• Support Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance).
• Coordinate network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with NGEN-R Program and customer stakeholders.
• Monitor network systems (health and status) and proactively identify potential issues before they impact users; recommend or apply corrective actions.
• May require local or overnight travel by car or air to assigned locations for 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 substitute for a degree at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance with ability to upgrade to and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required prior to onboarding (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CDN, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CYSA+).
• Network Vendor Associate Level or higher Certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP).
• Ability to work 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.
• Up to 25% travel, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Master’s degree in IT Management, Engineering, or related field.
• MPLS experience.
• DevOps and 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

$40.00 - $46.00/hourly rate.