Network Engineer

Description

Job Description:

Job Description

We are looking for a junior to mid-level network engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The team is made-up of highly technical and motivated individuals. The engineer for this role will assist in troubleshooting complex problems and implementing cutting-edge solutions. As such, this individual must be an excellent problem solver and work well in a collaborative team environment. Candidate must have proven hands-on experience working as a network engineer. OCONUS experience is desired.

The program is made up of CONUS and OCONUS teams who regularly interact across varying time zones. As a result, the engineer must have excellent communication skills and be flexible with regards to teamwork and multitasking. A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams in order to achieve results in a timely manner is desired.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot network appliances (routers, switches, and firewalls)
• Monitor entire network infrastructure (LAN & WAN) and provide regular reporting
• Collaborates with Chief Network Engineer on network optimization
• Ensure network uptime, performance, and security
• Document and enforce network standards
• Manage and maintain IP addressing schema
• Travel OCONUS as needed
• Maintain network lab in Chantilly, VA
• Perform other tasks as directed by Chief Network Engineer

Requirements

• University degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, or related subject
• 8+ years relevant work experience --additional experience in lieu of degree considered
• Active/current basic CCNA certification
• Solid understanding of OSI or TCP/IP model
• Hands-on experience with network monitoring, network diagnostics, and network analytics tools
• Experience configuring/troubleshooting Cisco appliances
• Experience configuring/troubleshooting routing and switching, including routing protocols
• Experience writing scripts for Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls
• Ability to work well individually, as well as within a team environment, and maintain professional behavior with all stakeholders at all times.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb up to 30 ft.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• CCNA/CCNP Security certification
• Experience working with Cisco ASA/Firepower and Juniper SRX appliances
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting ipsec vpn tunnels
• Deep understanding of networking protocols, i.e., IPSEC, EIGRP, OSPF, QoS
• Experience installing and troubleshooting iDirect VSATs
• Experience using Solarwinds Performance Monitor and Configuration Manager
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting AWS
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting VoIP & PBX systems
• Experience implementing and troubleshooting Asterisk

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 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, 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. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.