FieldBase Communications Network Engineer

Leidos currently has an opening on the Service Management Integration and Transport (SMIT) Contract for a Field/Base Network Engineer position. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the SMIT mission. SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under SMIT the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) including cybersecurity services network operations service desk and data transport. Ultimately Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network. This position requires someone with extensive Operations/Engineering Leadership experience preferably someone with a previous Network/Transport technical background and working knowledge of a large DOD Enterprise Network Environment. Manage a large technical team virtually interact directly with and manage the Customer relationship. Manage key resources supporting Incident Response Change Management Problem Management Operations and Maintenance (O&M) project sustainment and other ITSM and DevSecOps initiatives.

Candidates for this position are highly motivated and have working knowledge of network operations fault diagnosis repair installation configuration cabling passive infrastructure troubleshooting project execution as well as the ability to analyze and interpret numerous policies and procedures. This includes a solid understanding of network architectures and engineering solutions. The ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented fast-paced and mission-focused environment is a must.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works 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 as per approved processes and procedures
• Provides COMSEC Local Element support to assigned locations which includes managing COMSEC hardware/software assets and key inventories loading keys into Encryption devices installing configuring troubleshooting upgrading removing/replacing faulty equipment interacting with the Government KOAMs and following prescribed procedures and processes related to COMSEC
• Documents work activities/details per established tools and processes; maintains accurate site documentation
• Initiates software upgrades and changes to the NGEN-R system and communications infrastructure as prescribed by Domain Architects Design and Configuration Teams
• Performs maintenance troubleshooting repair and removal/replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs TTPs work instructions vendor guidance and other documented processes and procedures
• Interfaces with the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral
• Supports network configuration/asset management activities manages configuration drift and accurately creates or modifies network documentation to reflect the as-is and/or to-be environment
• Supports Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance)
• Coordinates network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with NGEN-R Program and customer stakeholders
• Performs monitoring (health and status) of network systems and proactively identifies potential issues before they impact users; recommends and/or applies corrective actions to mitigate network issues
• Position may require local area and/or overnight travel by car or air to assigned locations to conduct operations focused activities i.e. break/fix COMSEC support etc...

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for up to a 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 so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics test equipment and computer monitors; must have depth perception to be able 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 corporate vehicle to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot; valid state license required

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS 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
• Ability to be scheduled to work or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements
• DoD Secret Security Clearance w/ability to upgrade to and maintain a TS Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of defense-in-depth principles network/HW/SW security architecture network topology IT device integrity and common security elements
• Minimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required prior to onboarding: CompTIA Security CE CDN ISC2 SSCP GSEC GICSP or CYSA (See DoD 8570.01-M Appendix 3 for valid certifications)
• Must possess Network Vendor Associate Level or higher Certification (i.e. Cisco CCNA Cisco CCNP etc)
• 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 WAN acceleration devices
• Ability to be scheduled to work or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements
• Customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications

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

Hourly range for position: $40.00/hour - $47.00/hour. Salary to be determined by applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities internal equity market data and contractual requirements.

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