LAN/Network Specialist IV

Program Description

The Network and Telecommunications Group (NTG) is a part of the Enterprise IT (EIT) Directorate within Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. NTG is responsible for Operations and Engineering of the FNLCR Network and Unified Communications infrastructure. NTG focuses on implementing enterprise IT best practices in the areas of network infrastructure, unification of voice, teleconferencing, and video communication technologies.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Provides Tier II/III operational and engineering support for wired and wireless data communications networks
• Maintains/create proper documentation of system configurations, to include drawings and standard operating procedures
• Works individually, actively participates in integrated teams and projects
• Participate/lead the design/engineering and implementation of special projects
• Configures, maintains and troubleshoots Core L3 Switches, Data Center Switches, Access/Edge Switches and Customer Edge (CE) Routers
• Actively involved in hardware refreshes to include Network Switches, Data Center Switches, Routers, Wireless APs, Firewalls, Load Balancers, IP Management and UPS/PDUs on a wide-scale enterprise level
• Available for periodic evening and weekend onsite maintenance work and on call support

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• In addition to the education requirement, a minimum of eight (8) years of network experience
• Experience supporting Network Routers, Switches, Data Center Switches and Firewalls
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Extreme – Hands on experience configuring/troubleshooting/upgrading Switches, Routers, Wireless APs, SPBM Fabric
• Palo Alto – Hands on experience configuring/troubleshooting/upgrading Firewalls, Panorama, Log Collectors
• InfoBlox – Familiarity with DNS, DHCP and IP management (DDI)
• F5 – Experience with Virtual Servers, Load Balancing, Reverse Proxy
• Familiarity with Fiber Optic technologies: Single Mode (SM), Multi-Mode (MM), MPO/MTP
• Extreme Networks Certified Administrator (ENCA) or Extreme Networks Certified Professional (ENCP)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

• Hands on experience with network switches and routers
• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains and coordinates the use and proper operation of Network Wired/Wireless environment
• Implements, documents, and coordinates Network Wired/Wireless policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs daily end user requests and proactive monitoring/troubleshooting
• Creates and executes detailed Change Requests (CRs) for the Network Infrastructure

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Pay And Benefits

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions.