Network Software Engineer Lead

About the role

The Network Software Engineer Lead position is available within Leidos’ Digital Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract. The role is based in the Scott AFB, IL area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, documentation, testing and release of software written in Python, XML, and other languages for use with the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform.
• Integrate software with network devices, including Cisco ASR9K and Juniper MX series routers.
• Perform engineering tasks related to the design, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment of customer systems in a Wide Area Network environment.
• Conduct planning and performance of analytical research, design development, and other tasks to align with customer specifications.
• Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
• Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manage large scale, integrated projects.
• Direct and perform a variety of analytical tasks which include hardware and software design and implementation.
• Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor, and mitigate technical risks. Provide guidance to lower-level engineers when they identify risks or issues.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members and upper management to ensure successful completion of project objectives.
• Mentor and act as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) resource for lower-level engineers.

Requirements

• Currently possess an active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent to meet requirement.
• Python software development experience that includes REST api development, as well as the parsing, generation and validation of JSON.
• Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience developing software on a Linux platform.
• Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of the following routing methods: BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and/or Static routing.
• Experience with either service provider or enterprise IP networks using an interface on Cisco (ESR and ASR) and/or Juniper routers.
• Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a team.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Juniper and Cisco configuration, troubleshooting, and design.
• Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.
• Network configuration experience, specifically with Juniper or Cisco routers, to include protocols such as BGP, MPLS, VPLS, Pseudowires and QoS.
• Certifications with major network system vendors such as Cisco are a strong plus.
• Experience developing XML and/or object-oriented programming.
• Experience developing software using SDN modeling languages and protocols such as YANG, NETCONF and RESTCONF.
• Full software lifecycle experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment.
• Experience developing software including the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Experience creating software design artifacts, including the creation of functional, technical, and architectural design documentation as well as test cases and installation, deployment and configuration documentation.
• Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN).

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.