Senior Network Installation Technician

Description

Job Description:

Are you ready to make an impact and join a creative, forward-thinking team?
 
The Leidos DES (Defense Enclave Services) team is supporting an extensive digital modernization program critical to DISA and Fourth Estate Agencies and currently has an opening for a Senior Network Installation Technician located at Ft. Meade, MD and will require travel.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the DOD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities’ common use information technology systems, personnel, functions and program elements under the direction of DISA’s Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office.  

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: 
•Must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Managing installations and repairs for network systems. 
•OCONUS and CONUS travel for DOD to perform site surveys of computer networks and cable plant.
•Responding to maintenance requests regarding system defects and other issues, troubleshooting problems with network systems by running tests and maintaining inventory for network hardware.
•Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. 
•Scheduling upgrades and maintenance without interrupting business workflow
•Designs, builds, and implements network systems. 
•Directs compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance. 
•Troubleshoots network performance issues. 
•Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions. 
•Monitors and responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. 
•Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance. 
•Manages the purchase, testing, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/MAN/WAN systems. 
•Create maintenance tickets. 
•Understand, implement, and follow processes in accordance with current policies and procedures.
•Install and maintain network devices at the site.
•Performing necessary upgrades to the network infrastructure as needed.
•Mentor/Lead junior team of installation technicians, as needed.
 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
•Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting Local Area Networks/Base Area Networks/Wide Area Networks (LAN/BAN/WAN). 
•Good knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, TCP/IP protocols and network technologies.
•Hands-on experience with common software and hardware.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•BICSI certification.

•Sec+ certification.

DISADES

External Referral Eligible

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only 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, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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